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# [Catching a Ping: Setting Up Suricata IDS to Detect ICMP Traffic](https://jeji-james.hashnode.dev/catching-a-ping-setting-up-suricata-ids-to-detect-icmp-traffic?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you've ever wondered how network defenders actually "see" an attack happening in real time, this lab is a good first taste of it. I set up Suricata, an open-source Intrusion Detection System (IDS),

Jun 21 · 3 min read · jeji-james.hashnode.dev  
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Former Software Engineer | Master's Student in Cyber Security. Passionate about cybersecurity, networking, Linux, cloud security, GRC, and ethical hacking. I use this space to document my learning journey, share technical write-ups, and explore the evolving world of information security.

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