# Zeek privacy rating

Open-source network security monitor that passively analyzes traffic and writes detailed logs of connections and protocols, used for intrusion detection, incident response and threat hunting.

## Summary

Zeek scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the self-hosted network security criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.

- Website: https://zeek.org/
- Source code: https://github.com/zeek/zeek
- Home page trackers: WordPress.com Stats
- Category: [Self-hosted network security](https://privacyratings.com/self-hosted-network-security/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | BSD-3-Clause. | https://github.com/zeek/zeek/blob/master/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The home page loads WordPress.com Stats (automated test). |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Supported financially by Corelight and research funding, with no ads or data sales. | https://zeek.org/about/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/self-hosted-network-security/zeek/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/self-hosted-network-security/zeek.md