Guarding Networks: Understanding the Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Abstract

An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) maintains network traffic looks for unusual activity and sends alerts when it occurs. The main duties of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) are anomaly detection and reporting; however, certain Intrusion Detection Systems can act when malicious activity or unusual traffic is discovered. In this article, we will discuss every point about the Intrusion Detection System.