# Getting started with Snort inspection on Security Engines

Snort inspection on Security Engines allows you to use externally created Snort rule sets for inspection.

You can use both Security Engine deep inspection and Snort inspection for the same traffic, or you can use only Security Engine deep inspection or only Snort inspection.

Snort inspection is supported for Security Engines in the Engine/VPN role, IPS, and Layer 2 Engine roles.