What is a host intrusion prevention system (HIPS)? A host intrusion prevention system (HIPS) is an approach to security that relies on third-party software tools to identify and prevent malicious ...

An intrusion prevention system (IPS) is a cybersecurity tool that examines network traffic to identify potential threats and automatically take action against them. An IPS might, for example, ...

The mixed results that users have had dealing with intrusion-detection technologies is fueling greater industry interest in intrusion-prevention products. Last week, Network Associates Inc. announced ...

No longer is a managed firewall adequate to protect a customer’s vital network and information assets. A complete security offering requires a multiple-layer approach that includes an intrusion ...

In spite of increased focus and large investments in computer security, critical infrastructure systems remain vulnerable to attacks, says Arun Sood, professor of computer science at George Mason ...

While intrusion-detection technologies are clearly not a hot new thing anymore, they are still the subject of active industry debate. Since the infamous “IDS Is Dead” piece was published by Gartner ...