Suricata is an open-source network threat detection engine that provides capabilities for intrusion detection (IDS), intrusion prevention (IPS), and network security monitoring (NSM). It is designed to seamlessly identify and alert users about potential security threats in network traffic. Suricata efficiently processes multiple protocols and includes robust support for multi-threading, ensuring high performance even in demanding network environments. Managed by the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), Suricata is continually updated and maintained by a community-driven effort. It is widely used by organizations to enhance network security and integrate with existing security infrastructures.