Snort 3 has a multithreaded/multi-core engine which maintains a single persistent configuration. Today even inexpensive, low power processors have multiple cores, so this change extend the reach of Snort and make it more powerful on cheaper hardware.
Snort 3 a complete rewrite, aims high | ZDNet
let's see if Cisco's money pays off here..[:)]
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