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Intrusion detection and prevention: IDS/IPS security guide
This guide is a compilation of SearchSecurity.com's best resources on intrusion detection and prevention. It covers not only the basics of what they are and how they work, but also discusses several other important areas of IDS and IPS security, incl... Learning Guide
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Wireless intrusion detection systems: WLAN security and protection guide
In this mini learning guide, which is a part of the SearchSecurity.com IDS/IPS Security Guide, security managers and staff will learn more about wireless intrusion detection systems and WLAN security, including how to use a WIPS to monitor wireless t... guide
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IPS IDS best practices: Implementation and deployment
In this mini learning guide, which is a part of the SearchSecurity.com IDS/IPS Security Guide, security pros will learn more about IPS/IDS best practices for deployment and implementation in the enterprise. guide
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Intrusion detection: How to use IDS IPS tools to secure the enterprise
In this mini learning guide, security managers and professionals will learn about the features and capabilities of some of the most popular IDS/IPS tools available today, and well has how to use them. guide
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Introduction to IDS IPS: Network intrusion detection system basics
This one-page guide, which is a part of the SearchSecurity.com IDS/IPS Security Guide, acts as an introduction to both IDS and network intrusion prevention system (IPS) technology. Here, security professionals will learn how to determine which IDS/IP... guide
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Quiz: Network content monitoring must-haves
See if you know the essentials of network content monitoring in this SearchSecurity.com Security School quiz. Quiz
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Best Intrusion Detection/Prevention Products 2011
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Readers' Choice Awards 2011
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Quiz: How IDS/IPS can enable business objectives
How much have you learned about integrating IDS/IPS with your enterprise's business goals? Find out with this short quiz. Quiz
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Lesson 1 quiz: Risky business 2
How much did you learn about enterprise wireless security from lesson one? Find out how much you retained. Quiz
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Marty Roesch pushes collective analysis, underscores cyberthreat intelligence
Sourcefire CTO Marty Roesch introduced cloud-based analysis for threat intelligence gathering. Network security monitoring platforms like RSA NetWitness may be headed in a similar direction. News | 08 Feb 2012
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IT security pros acknowledge network security weaknesses, configuration issues
Improperly configured network devices and the inability to measure the network security posture make most IT organizations incapable of finding gaps in their systems, according to a new survey. News | 13 Oct 2011
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Testing firm finds increase in IPS security performance
NSS Labs, Inc. said tuning is crucial in improving network IPS effectiveness. Some vendors failed certain tests, leaving gaping holes in defenses, the testing firm said. Article | 10 Jan 2011
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Experts laud IPS virtual patching, but warn against misuse
Virtual patching with intrusion prevention systems can offer a quick fix for vulnerabilities on an enterprise network, say experts at RSA Conference 2010, but the technique is no substitute for proper system and application patching. Article | 04 Mar 2010
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White House declassifies CNCI summary, lifts veil on security initiatives
Summary document outlines ongoing initiatives to improve cybersecurity at the federal level as well as the security of the supply chain and private networks of critical infrastructure facilities. Article | 02 Mar 2010
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IBM announcements mark two years of ISS marriage
The ISS unit has produced a number of updates, including unified threat management for small businesses and a virtual appliance for its network intrusion prevention system (IPS). Article | 25 Sep 2008
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NitroSecurity covers its bases with RippleTech deal
NitroSecurity Inc. will integrate log management and database activity monitoring with security incident and event management (SIEM). Article | 16 Jul 2008
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TippingPoint introduces Core Controller to manage IPS appliances
As 10 gigabit networks grow, enterprises tackle the high cost of intrusion prevention Article | 03 Mar 2008
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Experts: IDS is here to stay
IDS technology has survived predictions that it would be replaced by IPS. One expert says it will remain a separate product while IPS is folded into firewalls. Article | 22 Aug 2007
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VeriSign, AirMagnet team up for wireless IPS
Gartner IT Security Summit: VeriSign and AirMagnet announce collaboration on the new VeriSign Wireless Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) to help IT shops defend Wi-Fi users. Article | 04 Jun 2007
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How to implement an enterprise threat assessment methodology
Learn how incorporating an assessment of external threats can increase the accuracy and comprehensiveness of risk assessments. Tip
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Security in virtualization: IDS/IPS implementation strategy
Considering virtualization? Take into account that your IDS or IPS may not work the same way in a virtualized environment as it does in a physical one. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how to address this potential problem. Tip
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IDS vs. IPS: How to know when you need the technology
IDS and IPS are useful security technologies, but how do you know whether your enterprise can benefit from one? In this tip, infosec pro Jennifer Jabbusch offers a few specific use cases to help you know when to consider IDS/IPS. Tip
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Use virtual patching to ease short-staffed patch management procedures
Virtual patching can serve as a quick way to deal with patch management procedures when short staffed. But how effective is virtual patching? Michael Cobb explains the pros and cons of virtual patching in this technical tip. Tip
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How to buy an IPS: Features, testing and review
If you're considering IPS for your enterprise, make sure you know what to look for in the products you're reviewing. In this tip, network security expert David Meier describes how to conduct an IPS comparison and review of various features, including... Tip
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Aligning network security with business priorities
Too often, network security administrators have their security budget requests nixed by executives because they weren't able to align their requests with business priorities. In this tip, learn how to make sure your security and business priorities m... Tip
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Network intrusion prevention systems: Should enterprises deploy now?
After a few years of growing pains, today's IPS vendors are touting the maturity of their products. Not so fast, says Mike Chapple. The network security expert explains why the more IPSes "change," the more they stay the same. Tip
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Plentiful VoIP exploits demand careful consideration
Enterprise VoIP vendors may tout "plug-and-play" products that are ready to run right out of the box, but those vendors may not be taking security into consideration. As information security threats expert Ed Skoudis writes, there are many potential ... Tip
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Don't let trends dictate your network security strategy
As with most industries, the information security field has certainly seen its fair share of trends come and go. While some, like network access control, prove to be beneficial, others have proven to be risky. In this tip, Mike Chapple details why on... Tip
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How to recover your network after a security breach
For SMBs that don't have a budget to invest in a full-scale network management system, recovering from a security breach requires more work from the IT staff than just pressing a few buttons. In this tip, Tom Lancaster pinpoints the five most importa... Tip
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Does .cc domain malware demand domain blocking?
Learn how to deal with .cc domain malware threats found within DNS traffic. Is domain blocking at the perimeter the best defense strategy? Answer
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BIOS security: Are BIOS attacks worth defending against?
Expert Nick Lewis analyzes the risk of a BIOS attack in juxtaposition to the irritation and expense of securing a network against this threat. Answer
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How to protect a website from malware redirects
Malware redirects are a serious hazard in the jungle of infiltration exploits; Nick Lewis explains how they can be avoided. Answer
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Detecting covert channels to prevent enterprise data exfiltration
A covert channel is just one more way data can leave the network. Learn how to detect and block covert channels from threats expert Nick Lewis. Answer
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Is full-disk server encryption software worth the resource overhead?
While encrypting production servers may seem like a good security move, according to Anand Sastry, doing so may not be worth the resources it uses. Answer
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Port scan attack prevention best practices
While it's impossible to prevent against all port scanning attacks, there are best practices for port scanning security (such as a port scanning firewall) that can keep your network secure. Expert Mike Chapple weighs in. Ask the Expert
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IPS and IDS deployment strategies
Deploying an IDS and an IPS system may seem like two different tasks, but really the two are closely related. Mike Chapple weighs in on the similarities of the deployment strategies. Ask the Expert
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What are the best practices for IPS implementation?
Implementing an intrusion prevention system can be a tricky proposition. Network expert Mike Chapple explains some common IPS deployment challenges. Ask the Expert
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Intrusion detection vs. intrusion prevention
Both IPS and IDS tools are designed to monitor the network for signs of unusual activity. Network security expert Mike Chapple explain how each technology differs in its approach. Ask the Expert
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Can an IDS, DMZ and honeypot together achieve better network security?
An IDS and DMZ can be used together to achieve better network security, but expert Mike Chapple explains which tool is too risky to add to the mix. Ask the Expert
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network behavior analysis (NBA)
Network behavior analysis (NBA) is a method of enhancing the security of a proprietary network by monitoring traffic and noting unusual actions or departures from normal operation... (Continued) Definition
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Diffie-Hellman key exchange (exponential key exchange)
Diffie-Hellman key exchange, also called exponential key exchange, is a method of digital encryption that uses a number raised to specific powers to produce decryption keys that are never directly transmitted, making the task of a would-be code break... Definition
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intrusion prevention
Intrusion prevention is a preemptive approach to network security used to identify potential threats and respond to them swiftly. Definition
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Countdown: Top 5 ways to tune IDS/IPS to meet business needs
In this podcast, we'll count down the top five ways to tune an IDS/IPS to make sure it's meeting the business requirements you purchased it to meet. Podcast
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Meeting business goals with network security technologies
This video will discuss how moving from primary business functions to more detailed business tasks can help identify goals that network security can assist in meeting. Video
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Countdown: Top 5 ways to tune IDS/IPS to meet business needs
In this podcast, we'll count down the top five ways to tune an IDS/IPS to make sure it's meeting the business requirements you purchased it to meet. Podcast
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SIMs tools and tactics for business intelligence
Security information management systems (SIMs) automate the process of looking through logs to help produce effective reports, issue alerts and do forensics. In the era of regulation, organizations also need added visibility into their networks and a... Video
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I'll be watching you: Wireless IPS
Focusing on IPS, Lisa Phifer of Core Competence Inc. discusses some of IPS' common features and how it differs from its wired counterparts. Video
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Intrusion detection and prevention: IDS/IPS security guide
This guide is a compilation of SearchSecurity.com's best resources on intrusion detection and prevention. It covers not only the basics of what they are and how they work, but also discusses several other important areas of IDS and IPS security, incl... Learning Guide
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Wireless intrusion detection systems: WLAN security and protection guide
In this mini learning guide, which is a part of the SearchSecurity.com IDS/IPS Security Guide, security managers and staff will learn more about wireless intrusion detection systems and WLAN security, including how to use a WIPS to monitor wireless t... guide
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IPS IDS best practices: Implementation and deployment
In this mini learning guide, which is a part of the SearchSecurity.com IDS/IPS Security Guide, security pros will learn more about IPS/IDS best practices for deployment and implementation in the enterprise. guide
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Intrusion detection: How to use IDS IPS tools to secure the enterprise
In this mini learning guide, security managers and professionals will learn about the features and capabilities of some of the most popular IDS/IPS tools available today, and well has how to use them. guide
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Introduction to IDS IPS: Network intrusion detection system basics
This one-page guide, which is a part of the SearchSecurity.com IDS/IPS Security Guide, acts as an introduction to both IDS and network intrusion prevention system (IPS) technology. Here, security professionals will learn how to determine which IDS/IP... guide
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Does .cc domain malware demand domain blocking?
Learn how to deal with .cc domain malware threats found within DNS traffic. Is domain blocking at the perimeter the best defense strategy? Answer
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BIOS security: Are BIOS attacks worth defending against?
Expert Nick Lewis analyzes the risk of a BIOS attack in juxtaposition to the irritation and expense of securing a network against this threat. Answer
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How to protect a website from malware redirects
Malware redirects are a serious hazard in the jungle of infiltration exploits; Nick Lewis explains how they can be avoided. Answer
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Marty Roesch pushes collective analysis, underscores cyberthreat intelligence
Sourcefire CTO Marty Roesch introduced cloud-based analysis for threat intelligence gathering. Network security monitoring platforms like RSA NetWitness may be headed in a similar direction. News
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Quiz: Network content monitoring must-haves
See if you know the essentials of network content monitoring in this SearchSecurity.com Security School quiz. Quiz
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About Network Intrusion Prevention (IPS)
Get advice on how to develop a network intrusion prevention system solution, how to deploy an IPS, such as Snort, and how to choose an IPS.