What is Fsprotect?
fsprotect is an open source file integrity monitoring and host-based intrusion detection system that runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms. It monitors files and directories for changes (create/modify/delete/rename), analyzes changes to detect possible intrusions and malware infections, and triggers alerts via email, SMS or other means in real-time.
Key features of fsprotect include:
- File integrity monitoring to detect and alert on unauthorized file changes
- Real-time intrusion detection by analyzing file change patterns to detect potential attacks or malware
- Centralized management with a web-based console for monitoring multiple hosts
- Scheduled scans to periodically check file integrity on hosts
- Out-of-the-box compliance checks for common regulatory standards like PCI DSS and HIPAA
- Customizable policies and rules to tune detection to your environment
- Detailed audit trail and reporting on all file changes
- Open source software with community support and regular updates
fsprotect is useful for security-conscious organizations who want increased visibility into changes happening across their IT environment. It serves as an extra layer of defense for detecting attacks that may evade traditional perimeter security controls. It is also commonly used as part of compliance programs to meet file integrity monitoring audit requirements.