Sniffing software is crazy expensive. The one I like the most is Sniffer Pro. I think it's currently owned by Network Associates. Another one I've tried but don't like as much as Sniffer Pro, but does cost less, is EtherPeek by Wildpackets.
On a side note, sniffing may not provide you with the results you are looking for. Sniffing packets for security would be an extremely laborious process. I think you may be looking for more of a Firewall package that detects and logs intrusions to addresses/ports you haven't opened. There's 80 gajillion of those out there. Stay way from what most people will tell you to use (BlackIce, Norton Personal Firewall, etc) as they are nothing more than another piece of software for a true hacker to hack. However, these personal products may work well for you as a detection tool for your own internal testing. Eric -----Original Message----- From: Jim Limburg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 10:38 AM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - OFF TOPIC - Networking - Sniffing G-Day all For those who play dual roles with programming and networking, those who can ask network personel, or those who just know... Can anybody reccomend a good software package to monitor - sniff network packets that does logging, and of course as many other features for the least cost. We are about to be opening up our companies through VPNS, and maybe other methods somewhere down the road and really need to look more into the security learning curve. Any good advice also weclome Jim Limburg
