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ALSO CALLED: Host Intrusion Detection, Network Intrusion Detection, Host IDS, Network IDS, Network Intrusion Management, ID DEFINITION: Intrusion detection (ID) is a type of security management system for computers and networks. An ID system gathers and analyzes information from various areas within a computer or a network to identify possible security breaches, which include both intrusions (attacks from outside the organization) and misuse (attacks from within the organization). ID uses vulnerability assessment (sometimes refered … Definition continues below.
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The Essentials Series: Security Information Management sponsored by SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: This collection of articles from Realtime Publishers presents a clear and concise overview of security information management (SIM). The articles present the business case for SIM, operational and organizational issues, and hints and tips for ensuring a successful SIM implementation. Posted: 02 Dec 2009 \| Published: 02 Dec 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Log Management \| Network Event Correlation \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Event Management \| Security Management

Eight Questions To Ask About Your Intrusion-Security Solution sponsored by TippingPoint WHITE PAPER: There is some confusion in the marketplace about intrusion-security systems. Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems have similar names and tend to get lumped together into a single security category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention. But the capabilities and underlying design of these systems couldn't be more different. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Software \| Security Threats

The Five Building Blocks of Attack Coverage: Assessing the Quality of your Intrusion Prevention System sponsored by TippingPoint WHITE PAPER: What makes one intrusion prevention system (IPS) better than another? The best way to answer that question is to assess each vendor's solution on the five building blocks of attack coverage: Knowledge of applications, threat engine performance, breadth and depth of coverage, accuracy, and timeliness. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Spending

Managing to Secure: Evaluating the Manageability of your IPS Solution sponsored by TippingPoint WHITE PAPER: The last thing network security managers need is more complicated management systems to learn. There are four management keys to an IPS solution: Speed of initial set-up; Ease of ongoing management; Flexible management interfaces; and IPS management scalability. This paper will take a good hard look at each of these manageability components. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software

IPS vs. IDS: Similar on the Surface, Polar Opposites Underneath sponsored by TippingPoint WHITE PAPER: A common notion is that an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is nothing more than an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) deployed in-line with blocking capabilities. This paper explains why that notion is incorrect. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems

Setting Policy: Network Security Policies Speak to Types and Levels of Protection sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: A well-run business needs a written IT security policy setting forth the use and administration of IT assets. Read this paper to learn the essentials of defining and implementing a security policy for your organization. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Encryption Standards \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Strategic Planning \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Options for Mobile Security sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this brief paper to learn about the security risks of mobility and what CDW has to offer. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Encryption Standards \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security Management \| VPN

Stay on Guard: Security Breach Recovery Costs Are Higher Than You Think sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: The cost of recovering from a security breach can be quadruple the cost of preventing one. Read this paper to learn how to proactively address security concerns in your enterprise. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Spyware \| SSL VPN \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

The Passing Storm: The Storm/Nuwar Botnet sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a thorough explanation of one of the more potent malware classifications effecting systems and networks today – the Storm/Nuwar Botnet. While security software can mitigate the direct impact of Nuwar and other bot-related malware on individual systems, the wider effects of botnet activity need additional countermeasures. Posted: 03 Sep 2009 \| Published: 03 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Security

Firewall Solutions for Small Business sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The ideal firewall solutions for small business integrate a hardware firewall with software controls into a comprehensive security solution that includes virtual private network (VPN) support, antivirus, antispam, antispyware, and content filtering capabilities. Posted: 14 Aug 2009 \| Published: 14 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Firewall Server Hardware \| Firewall Server Software \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Small Businesses \| SMBs

Preparing for Tomorrow's Threat Today: What We Can Learn from the History of Malware and Defenses sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Yesterday's virus is today's custom malware, while denial of service attacks has been replaced with botnets. This paper examines the history of attacks of malware and the defenses needed to counter these attacks. Posted: 13 Mar 2009 \| Published: 13 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Risk Assessment \| Security \| Spyware \| Vulnerability Assessments

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INTRUSION DETECTION DEFINITION (continued): … to as scanning), which is a technology developed to assess the security of a computer system or network.Intrusion detection functions include: Monitoring and analyzing both user and system activities Analyzing system configurations and vulnerabilities Assessing system and file integrity Ability to recognize patterns typical of attacks Analysis of abnormal activity patterns Tracking user policy violationsID systems are being developed in response to the increasing number of attacks on major sites and networks, including those of the Pentagon, the White House, NATO, and the U.S. Defense Department. …
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