Application Signatures
Application Signatures
OpenSource vs Commercial Signatures
Netify's open-source signature list includes 200 application definitions, offering a transparent and collaborative approach for flow classification and cybersecurity directed towards enthusiasts and developers. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the bulk traffic traversing a network.
On the other hand, Netify's commercial application signature list goes even further with over 1600 applications, making it a robust choice for businesses and enterprises and OEM/edge gateway partners. This extensive list excels in detecting a wide range of threats and is designed to evolve with emerging cybersecurity challenges. Together, these offerings cater to both community-driven initiatives and the sophisticated needs of organizations seeking reliable DPI and classification solutions.
Access and License to Use
Anyone is permitted to use the Open Source application signature list. The signature list is packaged with all version of the Netify agent and can be found in /etc/netify.d/netify-apps.conf.
The commercial application list is provided to any current subscriber of Netify Informatics or Netify Data Feeds service.
In-Agent Updates
In order to access in-agent updates, check the main Netify configuration file, /etc/netifyd.conf. The enable_sink attribute must be set to yes.
[netifyd]
enable_sink = yesAPI
This method is restricted to Netify clients who have been issued a Netify API Vendor key. Documentation to pull application signature updates from the Netify API can be found here.
sudo systemctl reload netifydContinuous Updates
The application signature list is continuously being updated. It is recommended to check for updates at frequently as every day and at least every month.