What Is an IDS?

By Charles Joseph | Cybersecurity Advocate

IDS stands for Intrusion Detection System. It is a type of security software that is designed to detect and respond to malicious activity on a computer network.

Key Points

  • IDS is an intrusion detection system that can be used to detect and respond to malicious activity on a network.
  • IDS can be used to monitor traffic for suspicious activity and generate alerts when something appears to be amiss.
  • IDS can help organizations identify and investigate potential security incidents.
  • IDS can be a valuable tool for protecting networks from attack, but it is important to remember that it is not a silver bullet solution and should be just one part of a comprehensive security strategy.
QUOTE:
"Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people."
-- Bruce Schneier, a renown computer security professional