What is IDS and IPS? How do I get it for my network?

[Sean Kyle]

I recently came across these terms and as much as I have read about it, it seemed really interesting to me for network security. So, I was wondering if you guys know about it and can help me get it for personal use?

 

[corkyg]

IDS = Intrusion Detection System
IPS = Intrusion Prevention System

Take it from there with Google.

 

[Sean Kyle]

Thanks for this. I've been reading about it and understood a lot. Just wanted to ask if it i useful and available for common users cause the security it provides is promising!

 

[Skunk-Works]

Your best bet would be Pfsense and installing Snort.

 

[Sean Kyle]

Your best bet would be Pfsense and installing Snort.

Woah, cool! I hope it is just a click and go thing?

 

[XavierMace]

Yes, you just click the magic button and then the security fairies of the internet protect you from anything bad.

 

[Rifter]

Your best bet would be Pfsense and installing Snort.

Agreed, its not hard to setup and its free.

Yes, you just click the magic button and then the security fairies of the internet protect you from anything bad.

LMAO

 

[sourceninja]

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