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Intrusion Detection and Prevention systems (IDP) are fast becoming an indispensable component of many organisations’ security strategies.
In the case of 'internet facing' systems, many are likely to be hacked within the first few hours of being connected to a network.
A shrewd and determined attacker can easily scan a system for vulnerabilities, gain access to it, modify or remove information and then eradicate any trace of their actions in a matter of minutes.
When attacks do succeed, consider how they are recognised. A defaced web site is easy to spot. More difficult to identify is theft of client information. Here, it is often an irate supplier or credit card organisation that acquaints you with the news. Clearly then, any measure that can help to identify attempts to compromise IT systems and alert operations staff to the fact must be of potential benefit.
ID systems are now being used more widely by organisations alongside Firewall technology to protect networks from internal attackers. Entegraty has a wealth of experience in implementing such systems, typically advising of the best products on the market that ensure adequate alerting is maintained for your business.