System Architecture
We will develop a defense center system architecture for a cloud environment. The system block diagram for this concept, as shown in Figure 1:
Figure 1. Cloud environment system concept for Snort-cloud-based IDS framework
The sensors or base modules are designed to run in the cloud computing environment and can be installed in the different networks from the core module (central defense system), as we can see in the system diagram. Defense centers will process and analyze reports generated by sensors. Figure 2 shows the recommended system architecture for the complete system, including the defense center, data source, and data serving.
Figure 2. System Architecture Diagram