Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals

An introduction to network attack mitigation with IPS

• Where did IPS come from? How has it evolved?

• How does IPS work? What components does it have?

• What security needs can IPS address?

• Does IPS work with other security products? What is the "big picture"?

• What are the best practices related to IPS?

• How is IPS deployed, and what should be considered prior to a deployment?