You have many options when it comes to installing intrusion detection devices (IDPs). Some are host-based and others are network-based. Blockchain-based Idps are available. What are the advantages and drawbacks to these types of systems, you ask? Here are some examples.
Host based intrusion prevention system
Host-based intrusion protection systems, also known by HIDS or HIDS, monitor the activities of one computer. These systems offer many benefits similar to application-level intrusion detector systems, but they are smaller in size. They must transmit their findings to the central monitoring system. This may not be possible during active attack.
Host-based IPSs can protect against a variety of attacks. They block spam, viruses, Trojan horse programs, keyloggers, buffer overflows, rootkits, and Denial of Service attacks. Most of them also offer built-in firewall capabilities.
Network-based intrusion prevention system
Network-based intrusion detection systems (NIPS), combine signature-based and anomaly based detection algorithms to detect malicious activity and prevent it from happening. Signature-based methods are most effective for blocking known threats, but they can sometimes be inaccurate and result in false positives. NIPS should be applied at the application and network level to effectively block new threats.
Network-based intrusion detection systems use traffic analysis to identify signatures. Although these systems are typically based on special-purpose hardware some may be software-based. Small to medium-sized businesses may find it sufficient to use a software-based approach. For large organizations, however, it will be necessary to have specialized hardware. A dedicated network security processor and an application-specific integrated Circuit will be needed.
Cloud-based intrusion protection systems
There are many different types of intrusion prevention systems, and it is important to understand which ones will best meet your needs. One type of system is preferred by some companies. Microsoft Intelligent Defense Protection System (IDPS) is a scalable IDPS that Microsoft recently purchased for $20 billion. This system analyzes traffic to determine the risk of network assets. Pricing is very reasonable, starting at $1.75 an hour for deployment and $0.016 per GB processed. Other companies offer more comprehensive solutions, such as Blumira.
An IDPS has a key advantage: it keeps detailed logs that allow administrators to view the events on their network. These systems can also create ad-hoc reporting to meet compliance requirements. Many of these systems can also be set up to automatically respond to threats.
Blockchain-based idps
The revolutionary blockchain-based IDPS is a new way to secure data. Its open, decentralized architecture ensures data security, accountability and traceability. These systems are useful in preventing fraud and other forms misuse. Although these systems are not free they can be very effective in protecting data.
Blockchain is being used to safeguard information in many sectors, including the Internet of Things, supply chain management, health care, and supply chain management. Its decentralized architecture and robust cryptography allow it to provide superior security over peer-to-peer networks, removing the need for a third party. Blockchain can also work in supply chains to detect inefficiencies and track items in realtime. Microsoft is also exploring the benefits of a blockchain-based IDPs.