Advanced IDS/IPS Capabilities with Suricata byCyber Security Testing Pro

Detect, inspect, and log network traffic using Suricata’s high-performance engine—customized and managed by Cyber Security Testing Pro for IoT environments.

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Platform Introduction

System Insight
Suricata is a powerful open-source engine designed for intrusion detection (IDS), intrusion prevention (IPS), and network security monitoring. At Cyber Security Testing Pro, we deploy Suricata as a key element of our IoT-focused cybersecurity solutions. With support for multi-threading, deep packet inspection, and real-time traffic analysis, Suricata empowers utility operators to monitor encrypted traffic, detect malicious payloads, and enforce network security policies. From our Canoga Park, CA headquarters, Cyber Security Testing Pro configures and scales Suricata installations for B2B customers across North America, aligning protection strategies with evolving IoT threats, performance needs, and regulatory frameworks.

Core Components

Hardware

Ethernet Testers

Use of Ethernet Testers to validate high-performance connectivity and throughput across scalable appliance infrastructures.

SFP Transceivers

Use of SFP Transceivers to enable high-speed, reliable links between distributed monitoring nodes and centralized systems.

BIDI SFP+ Connection

Use of 10 Gb/s (10km) BIDI SFP+ Connection to support high-bandwidth environments with advanced NIC capabilities

Software

• Suricata engine with support for IDS, IPS, and NSM functions • •

Protocol parsers, HTTP/SSL/TLS inspection modules

Embedded scripting for Lua-based packet handling

Cloud Services

Integration with cloud-native SIEM platforms and dashboards

Rule set synchronization via secure cloud feeds

Cloud-scale deployment for multi-site infrastructure

Key Features

Multi-Threaded Performance – Handles large-scale traffic with minimal latency

Deep Packet Inspection – Analyzes full payloads for Layer 2–7 protocol compliance and threats

Automatic Protocol Detection – Decodes common IoT and SCADA traffic

Inline and Passive Modes – Operates as both IDS and IPS

File Extraction and Logging – Captures suspicious files for sandboxing or audit

TLS Fingerprinting – Detects encrypted threats with JA3/JA3S support

Integrations

  • ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
  • SIEM platforms: Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm
  • NetFlow and PCAP collectors
  • NFQUEUE and IPFW for inline blocking
  • Custom alert forwarding via syslog, Kafka, or Redis

Compatibility

  • Supports IPv4, IPv6, VLANs, and tunneling protocols
  • Operates on Linux, BSD, and containerized environments
  • Compatible with SCADA protocols: Modbus, DNP3, BACnet
  • Deployable across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud-native IoT networks

Benefits

IoT Insights

Real-time insight into IoT traffic patterns

Preemptive Blocking

Blocks attacks before they reach critical devices

APT Reduction

Reduces dwell time for advanced persistent threats

Compliance Ready

Customizable for region- and industry-specific compliance

Proactive Detection

Enables proactive response with rule-based and behavior-based detection

Applications

  • Network perimeter defense for utility control systems
  • Continuous monitoring in industrial IoT networks
  • Policy enforcement in smart city traffic and lighting grids
  • Encrypted traffic anomaly detection
  • Event correlation across distributed IoT endpoints

Industries

  • Electric, Water, and Gas Utilities
  • Municipal Infrastructure
  • Energy Distribution and Smart Grids
  • Public Sector IoT Operations
  • Industrial Manufacturing

Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards

NIST SP 800-137

ISO/IEC 27002

OWASP IoT Top 10

NERC CIP

Canada’s PIPEDA

Case Studies

U.S. Power Generation Firm – Colorado


Cyber Security Testing Pro deployed Suricata across five substations to monitor traffic from industrial sensors to control rooms. Within weeks, Suricata flagged persistent scanning behavior on non-standard ports. Using Suricata’s logs, the firm was able to block rogue IPs and segment the vulnerable subsystem.

U.S. Smart Water Network – Texas


A smart water management authority partnered with Cyber Security Testing Pro to deploy Suricata across their IoT backbone. Cyber Security Testing Pro configured protocol-specific rules to monitor DNP3 traffic and block malformed packets. The deployment helped the utility prevent disruption from unauthorized access attempts.

Canadian Public Transport Operator – British Columbia

Cyber Security Testing Pro configured Suricata to monitor data flowing between smart transit kiosks and the central ticketing system. Suricata’s file extraction feature captured attempts to upload malicious configuration files, which were then sandboxed and reported. The operator tightened access controls and rolled out updates to all kiosks.

Want to inspect and protect your smart infrastructure with Suricata?

 Contact us today to speak with a security expert at Cyber Security Testing Pro. We’ll help tailor Suricata deployments that deliver real-time protection and performance across your connected environment.

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