Third Edition of Security Onion Documentation printed book now available!

Many folks have asked for a printed version of our official online documentation and we're excited to provide that!  Whether you work on airgapped networks or simply want a portable reference that doesn't require an Internet connection or batteries, this is what you've been asking for.

Thanks to Richard Bejtlich for writing the inspiring foreword!

Proceeds go to the Rural Technology Fund!

This third edition has been updated for our latest ISO image release and includes a 10% discount code for our online training!






This book covers the following Security Onion topics:

• Getting Started
• Analyst Tools
• Network Visibility
• Host Visibility
• Elastic Stack
• Updating
• Customizing for your Environment
• Tuning
• Tricks and Tips
• Services
• Utilities
• Help
• Integrations

Q&A

What is the difference between this book and the online documentation?

This book is the online documentation formatted specifically for print.  It also includes an inspiring foreword by Richard Bejtlich that is not available anywhere else!  Proceeds go to the Rural Technology Fund!  Finally, the printed book includes a 10% discount code for our online training.

Who should get this book?

You should get this book if you work on airgapped networks or simply want a portable reference that doesn't require an Internet connection or batteries! Also anyone who wants to donate to a worthy cause like Rural Technology Fund!

How often will the book be updated?

Currently, we plan to release a new edition of the book every time we release a new version of our ISO image.

What is the difference between this edition and the previous edition?

This edition has been updated for our latest ISO image release!

Where do we get it?

The following URL will always take you to the latest version of the printed book at Amazon:
https://securityonion.net/book