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PUBLICATIONS

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

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Author(s)

Karen A. Scarfone, Peter M. Mell

Abstract

Intrusion detection is the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs of possible incidents. An intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS) is software that automates the intrusion detection process and can also attempt to stop possible incidents. This chapter provides an overview of IDPS technologies. It explains the key functions that IDPS technologies perform and the detection methodologies that they use. Next, it highlights the most important characteristics of each of the major classes of IDPS technologies. The chapter also discusses IDPS interoperability and complementary technologies.
Citation
Handbook of Information and Communication Security
Volume
Part B
Publisher Info
Springer, New York, NY
Pub Type
Book Chapters

Download Paper

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04117-4_9

Keywords

host security, incident handling, intrusion detection, intrusion detection and prevention, intrusion prevention, network security, wireless network security
Information technology and Cybersecurity and privacy

Citation

Scarfone, K. and Mell, P. (2010), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Handbook of Information and Communication Security, Springer, New York, NY, [online], https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04117-4_9 (Accessed October 8, 2025)

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Created October 22, 2010, Updated November 10, 2018
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