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Acronym: Network Intrusion Detection System
A method to detect attacks against the integrity of an information system on network layer. An IDS for networks.
Related Software
- SnortPing – plugin for Snort that detects packets that are destined for unused IP address as determined by the built-in ping tool or any custom command, and can effectively and quickly catch internal network scans by unruly users, other malicious activity, and even network misconfigurations.
- myNetWatchman – System which includes remote firewall log analysis and reporting
Related Links
- Frequently Asked Question on NIDS
- IDS – General information about the principle of an Intrusion Detection System.
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