Why is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) important?
Computers connected directly to the Internet are subject to relentless probing and attack. While protective measures such as safe configuration, up-to-date patching, and firewalls are all prudent steps they are difficult to maintain and cannot guarantee that all vulnerabilities are shielded. An IDS provides defense in depth by detecting and logging hostile activities. An IDS system acts as “eyes” that watch for intrusions when other protective measures fail.
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