Intrusion detection technology presents a confusing array of acronyms, abstract concepts, and hazy deliverables. This exacerbates the difficult situation for executives who are asked to pay for these ...

IT security managers say the dangers posed by computer worms and hacker attacks have compelled them to shift defenses from passively monitoring their networks to actively blocking attacks, even though ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- RSA Conference -- A U.S. Department of Homeland Security-funded open-source project to build a new IDS/IPS architecture has emerged from the labs and yielded its first-ever ...

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab security and privacy institute have devised what they say is the world's fastest open source intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS).

A robust intrusion prevention system (IPS) is crucial for enhancing cybersecurity. Built to detect and block potential threats actively, an IPS responds before harm can be caused to a system or the ...

Using a layered approach to network security that won’t overwhelm you with false alerts takes strategic planning. Here are some steps to follow for the best results. 1. Know your network. Gather as ...

Google announced Intrusion Logging, a new Android 16 feature to help high-risk users detect if their device has been compromised by hackers. It securely backs up encrypted activity logs (like network ...