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Monday, June 06, 2005

Introduction to Security Tools: Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems

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 Introduction to Security Tools: Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems
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A firewall is designed to keep unauthorized traffic from entering your network, but an IDS (intrusion detection system) or IPS (intrusion prevention system will monitor your network for any suspicious or malicious traffic that gets past the firewall or originates from within your network.
 
 
Lesson
 Intrusion Detection Systems
An introduction to the different types of intrusion detection systems and some different methods used to detect suspicious and malicious traffic.
 
 Intrusion Detection Systems (continued)
The conclusion of the intrusion detection systems lesson with further information about different methods used by various types of IDS or IPS applications.
 
Quiz
 Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems Quiz
A short quiz to test out how much knowledge you gained from the IDS (intrusion detection systems) lesson.
 
Free Tools
 Free Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software
A collection of intrusion detection and prevention software available completely free.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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