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Know The Difference Between Intrusion Detection vs Intrusion Prevention Systems.pptx
1. Know The Difference Between Intrusion Detection
vs
Intrusion Prevention System
2. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are both security technologies that are
used to detect and prevent unauthorized access, malicious activities, and security breaches. IDS primarily detect and
alert security personnel of potential security breaches, while IPS takes active measures to prevent security breaches
from occurring.
Intrusion Detection Systems: Intrusion Detection is the process of monitoring a computer system or network for
unauthorized access, malicious activities, and security violations. It involves identifying and responding to events
that may indicate an attack or a security breach.
The primary objective of Intrusion Detection is to detect any unauthorized activity that could compromise the
confidentiality, integrity or availability of the system or network. Intrusion Detection systems (IDS) use intrusion
alarm systems, sensors and various other techniques to identify potential security incidents. Some of these
techniques include signature-based detection, anomaly-based detection and behavior-based detection.
3. Signature-based detection involves comparing known attack patterns to the network traffic to identify any matches.
Anomaly-based detection compares the normal behavior of the system or network to the current behavior and
identifies any deviations. Behavior-based detection monitors user behavior to identify any unusual or suspicious
activity.
Intrusion Detection devices use sensors, intrusion detection devices and analyze network traffic, system logs, and
other security-related data to identify any signs of intrusion or security breach. Once an intrusion is detected, the
system can take various actions, such as alerting security personnel, blocking the source of the attack, or initiating an
automated response to mitigate the threat.
Overall, Intrusion Detection is a critical component of any security strategy, and intrusion detection service providers
can help organizations identify and respond to security incidents before they can cause significant damage.
Intrusion Prevention Systems: Intrusion prevention systems can proactively block potential security threats before
they can cause damage to a system or network. Intrusion prevention systems (IPS) are security technologies that are
designed to identify and block potential security threats in real-time.
4. An IPS works by analyzing network traffic, system logs, and other security-related data to identify potential
security threats. Once a potential threat is identified, the IPS takes active measures to prevent the threat from
causing damage. This can include blocking network traffic, dropping connections, or sending alerts to security
personnel.
IPS can use several different techniques to identify potential security threats, including signature-based detection,
anomaly-based detection, and behavior-based detection. Signature-based detection involves comparing known
attack patterns to the network traffic to identify any matches. Anomaly-based detection compares the normal
behavior of the system or network to the current behavior and identifies any deviations. Behavior-based detection
monitors user behavior to identify any unusual or suspicious activity.
IPS can be configured to operate in various modes, including inline mode, promiscuous mode, and hybrid mode. In
inline mode, the IPS sits in the data path and actively blocks traffic that is identified as potentially malicious. In
promiscuous mode, the IPS only monitors network traffic and sends alerts to security personnel, without blocking
any traffic. Hybrid mode combines the features of both inline and promiscuous modes, allowing the IPS to block
traffic when necessary while also monitoring and alerting on potentially malicious activity.
5. Overall, intrusion prevention is a critical component of any security strategy, as it helps organizations proactively
identify and prevent security threats before they can cause significant damage. An IPS can help organizations
maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their systems and networks by preventing unauthorized
access, malicious activities, and security breaches.
The Difference Between Intrusion Detection vs Intrusion Prevention Systems: The prime difference between
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) is that IDS are designed to detect and
alert administrators of potential security breaches or attacks, while IPS not only detect but also actively prevent
security breaches from occurring.
IDS analyze network traffic, system logs, and other security-related data to identify signs of intrusion or security
breaches. Once an intrusion is detected, IDS generate alerts to notify security personnel, allowing them to take
appropriate actions to mitigate the threat. However, IDS do not take any automated actions to stop or prevent the
attack.
6. On the other hand, IPS not only analyzes network traffic, system logs, and other security-related data but also
takes active measures to prevent security breaches. IPS can take a range of actions to prevent security breaches,
including blocking traffic, dropping connections, or sending alerts. IPS can use several different techniques to
identify potential security threats, including signature-based detection, anomaly-based detection, and behavior-
based detection.
In summary, IDS are primarily used to detect and alert security personnel of potential security breaches, while IPS
takes active measures to prevent security breaches from occurring. Both IDS and IPS are important components of
a comprehensive security strategy, and the choice between them will depend on the specific security needs and
risks of an organization.