Writing Custom Suricata Rules

Writing Custom Suricata RulesWriting custom Suricata rules can be a rather tedious task, but the more you learn about the software, the more you realize it is something that needs to be done. You will probably write your own rules when you first get Suricata for Mac because you want to feel a sense of freedom to play as you want. However, once you have the free version you may want to learn some of the basic Suricata rules to avoid having any issues and to make the rules more understandable for yourself.There are three basic Suricata rules to follow that you need to follow, and they are described in the following article. The three rules are not set in stone and if you don't do them, the rules will not be followed correctly, so you will probably want to adhere to the three basic rules. Also, all three rules are quite similar, but there are differences in their forms.The first rule is probably the most commonly ignored rule, so make sure you read this rule before you write any Suricat a rules. That rule states that the color of the text must match the color of the background. So the colors on the keyboard should match the colors on the display. There are many exceptions to this rule, but it is better to be safe than sorry.The second rule that is mostly overlooked when it comes to custom Suricata is that you cannot put a 'Who are you?' question in the form of an actual question. You can use the space bar to do this, and it will not be perceived as a question.The third rule is the one that is the hardest to remember and most important when it comes to writing custom Suricata. It states that you can only put one of the four quotes in your setup. Each of the quotes must relate to a specific content element, or the entire setup will fail. So for example, you can only use the quotes 'It works better this way' as your setup, and there are several other examples that might help explain what this rule means.When you write your own custom Suricata rules, there are a few th ings that you need to keep in mind. Some rules are universal, so you don't have to follow any of the other rules if you use another app. However, you might want to include some personal statements or some other different elements that relate to your personal preferences. For example, maybe you like to create and design your own layouts.In summary, writing custom Suricata rules can be tedious at times, but the more you use the software the more it will become easy. Also, keep in mind that Suricata is an open source software, so make sure you abide by the software's 'copyright' agreement before you build a configuration of your own. The best way to follow the rules is to find a good rule generator and use it to build your own configuration, and this article should help you get started.