Chapter 16. Cisco IOS IPS

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

  • Describe the functions and operations of IDS and IPS systems including IDS/IPS signatures, IPS alarms, and the like

  • Configure Cisco IOS IPS using SDM

This chapter takes you through the exciting and ever-changing world of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention. It explains the difference between detection and prevention as it relates to network security, and also discusses the different scopes or places that you can implement to use this technology.

You also learn about the features a network sensor uses to detect and scan for malicious traffic, including the ...

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