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Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention?

Posted by Cliff on from the security-assistance-from-code dept.

c0dyd asks: "Lately, computer attacks have gained much popularity in the news; however, it is not often that we hear of new software, hardware or 'appliances' that combat malicious code attacks and data intrusions. Obviously, the need is present. I've searched thoroughly for network intrusion detection and prevention systems, but the choices and technologies seem somewhat limited or proprietary-- Snort appears an obvious open source solution for intrusion detection but many users many find it lacking in intrusion prevention capabilities. What do you, the experienced network admin, use for detecting intrusions on the network and how does your network react to those intrusions?"

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  1. Re:second post by Nom+du+Keyboard · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    second post

    This was funny the first time.

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  2. Re:ASL by consolidatedbord · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    14/f/cali

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  3. ActiveScout by not_hylas(+) · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I think everyone's stumped, the defenders keep bolting down the furniture, chaining up the TV and generally fastening down all these individual objects.
    What's needed is a BOUNCER.

    Lock the damn door [doggie door too].
    I'M WITH THE BAND! shouldn't get them backstage.
    Stamp their hand at the entrance and watch them so they don't try to feel up your sister.

    You get the idea.
    These guys have a handle on this approach, I only wish I had enough money to get it.
    Hell, I'd even by a wintel box to run the damn thing (and that's drastic)

    http://www.forescout.com/activescout.html

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    ~hylas