IT Governance Risk Compliance

Introduction With the increase in cyber threats and attacks, it has become crucial to adopt preventive measures to secure our systems and networks. One such measure is the installation of Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). IPS is a network security solution that monitors traffic for signs of malicious activity and prevents unauthorized access. In this blog, we will discuss the techniques and procedures used by IPS to safeguard our networks. 1. What is an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)? An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a security solution that identifies and blocks malicious network traffic before it reaches its intended target. IPS is a proactive measure used to protect networks from threats like malware, brute-force attacks, and denial-of-service attacks. IPS operates at the network layer and inspects packets of network traffic for signs of malicious activity.   2. IPS uses various techniques to prevent malicious network traffic, which includes: a. Signature-...