Description

Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) solutions form an important part of a robust network defense solution. Maintaining secure network services is an essential requirement of a profitable IP-based business. This course defines intrusion prevention architectures, and introduces the underlying technologies and recommended practices for their deployment. Configuring the Cisco IOS Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a core competency for a network security administrator. This course describes how to configure Cisco IOS IPS on routers using Cisco Configuration Professional. The course includes a description of the building blocks of Cisco IOS IPS, its deployment options, and guidelines for signature tuning.