If you think all IDS/IPS signatures are created equal, think again. The quality of an IDS or IPS signature may be what stands between you and a targeted attack, says researcher Simple Nomad, a.k.a.

What is the best threat management system for a business network? It's a difficult question to answer because threat management isn't about finding a single solution to every problem; it's about ...

Do you ever wonder if your organization is running its intrusion detection and prevention system to its fullest potential? If so, you’re not alone. Many security professionals share the feeling that ...

Most intrusion detection systems (IDS) are what is known as signature-based. This means that they operate in much the same way as a virus scanner, by searching for a known identity - or signature - ...

Signatures and rules are the bulwark of traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS), however they are also a significant source of frustration. Most IDS systems are known for being noisy, generating ...

When comparing the Intrusion Detection System or Intrusion Protection System from different vendors these are the functionalities you are most likely to encounter. Pattern matching: The IDS and IPS ...

Detecting and preventing network intrusions used to be the bread and butter of IT security. But over the past few years, analysts and defenders have seen a slow but steady transition from these ...

Jeff Pollard, principal analyst at Forrester Research, provided Healthcare IT News with the following guidelines to follow in building your budget for an intrusion detection and protection system. 1.

With the profusion of e-commerce web sites, online banking and other high profile applications, it is understandable that organizations should want to avail themselves of the best possible protection ...