Losing sensitive information because of a cyber attack has been a concern for businesses and enterprises for nearly two decades.  在21世纪初, intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (“诱导多能性”) became a security best practice to help businesses protect themselves against evolving data breaches. Before then, firewalls had been very effective in countering the threat landscape of the 1990s.

IDS和. “诱导多能性”

While the systems have changed over time, having a robust IDS/“诱导多能性” system in place is just as critical today. So what role to IDS/“诱导多能性” systems play in today’s cybersecurity landscape? This article covers how each system works, how they are different and why you need them. 

How Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (“诱导多能性”) Work

While the lines between IDS/“诱导多能性” have become blurred over time, some unique differences essential to note include:

  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). The IDS contains a database of known attack signatures and compares the inbound traffic against to the database. Think of your IDS system as a security guard who can search potential attackers for weapons, but he cannot run around and prevent people from sneaking in. He’s only able to examine what people are bringing into your network. When a known event is detected a log message is generated detailing the incident.
  • Intrusion Prevention Systems (“诱导多能性”). The “诱导多能性” sits between your firewall and the rest of your network so that it can stop the suspected malicious traffic from getting to the rest of the network. Think if your “诱导多能性” system as a security guard who can prevent attackers from entering your network. When a known event is detected the packet is rejected.

The main difference is that an IDS only monitors traffic.

如果检测到攻击, the IDS reports the attack, but it is then up to the administrator to take action. That’s why having both an IDS and “诱导多能性” system is critical. A good security strategy is to have them work together as a team.

High-level example of how IDS and “诱导多能性” work together to provide comprehensive protection

IDS和. “诱导多能性”

Why IDS/“诱导多能性” Systems are Critical for 网络安全

While many companies leverage IDS/“诱导多能性” systems to fulfill a compliance checkbox, both systems are vital to protecting your network. 根据 研究, your website is hit with 22 cyber attacks every day. IDS/“诱导多能性” ensures any potential threats that sneak through the firewall are addressed as soon as the attack occurs.