Which tool is a modified version of Snort IDS capable of packet manipulation and rewriting iptables rules, mainly used in GenII honeynets?

• A. Snort_inline
• B. Sebek
• C. Fake AP
• D. Bait and switch honeypot

Answer: (B)

Inline mode for Snort is designed for active handling of network traffic, not just detection. The modified version used in this context is Snort_inline, which runs in the data path and can manipulate packets and rewrite iptables rules. That means it can drop, alter, or redirect packets as they pass through, enabling real-time control of attacker traffic and detailed observation in GenII honeynets. This active capability is what differentiates it from a standard IDS setup and makes it the tool of choice for inline defenses in GenII environments. Sebek, by contrast, is a data-collection/exfiltration tool and doesn’t perform packet manipulation. Fake AP is a deception tactic involving a rogue access point, and bait-and-switch honeypots describe a broader strategy, not a Snort-derived inline tool.