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An Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems


{LANG_NAVORIGIN} Security Basics Intrusion Detection
By: Paul Innella, Oba McMillan, Tetrad Digital Integrity, LLC , 04/22/2004



In a nutshell, intrusion detection systems do exactly as the name suggests: they detect possible intrusions. More specifically, IDS tools aim to detect computer attacks and/or computer misuse, and to alert the proper individuals upon detection. An IDS installed on a network provides much the same purpose as a burglar alarm system installed in a house. Through various methods, both detect when an intruder/attacker/burglar is present, and both subsequently issue some type of warning or alert.

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