There are many types of intrusion detection system (IDPs). Some systems are host-based while others can be network-based. There are even Blockchain-based idps. What are the benefits and drawbacks of these systems? These are just some examples.
Host-based intrusion prevention systems
Host based intrusion prevent systems (also known as HIDS) are software solutions which monitor activities on a single machine. These systems provide many of the same benefits and are less expensive than application-level intrusion detection system. They must communicate their findings to a central monitoring system, which may not be available during active attacks.
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. Many of them have built-in firewall capabilities.
Network-based intrusion protection systems
Network-based intrusion prevention system (NIPS), which use a mixture of anomaly-based detection algorithms and signature-based detection algorithms, detects and prevents malicious activity. Although signature-based approaches are the best for blocking known attacks they can also cause false positives. NIPS should work at both the application-level and network-level firewall processing to block new threats.
Network-based intrusion control systems are able to analyze traffic flows and inspect signatures. These systems usually use special-purpose hardware. However, some can also be software-based. For small- to midsize companies, a software-based approach might be sufficient. For large-scale businesses, however, you will need specialized hardware. Dedicated network security processors, as well as applications-specific integrated devices, will likely be required.
Cloud-based intrusion prevention systems
There are many different types of intrusion prevention systems, and it is important to understand which ones will best meet your needs. Some companies specialize in a particular type of system. Microsoft Intelligent Defense Protection System, a scalable IDPS, is one example. Microsoft recently invested $20 billion to cybersecurity research. This system analyses traffic and calculates network risk. Prices start at $0.016 per gigabyte processed and $1.75 for an hour of deployment. Blumira and other companies offer more comprehensive solutions.
An IDPS's key benefit is its ability to keep detailed logs. This allows administrators to see the events occurring on their network. Additionally, these systems can generate ad-hoc reports to meet compliance requirements. Many systems can be set up to automatically respond when there are identified threats.
Blockchain-based idps
Blockchain-based IDPS is a revolutionary method of securing data. Its decentralized, open architecture helps ensure data security and accountability. These systems can help to prevent fraud and other forms of misuse. While these systems may not be free, they can be extremely effective in protecting data.
Blockchain is being used in many industries to protect information, such as health-care, supply chain management and Internet of Things. Its strong cryptography and decentralized architecture give it an advantage over peer-to–peer networks. This eliminates the need to have a third party. The blockchain can be used to track and identify quality, detect inefficiencies, and track supply chain items in real time. Microsoft is also exploring blockchain-based IDPs.