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Distributed NIDS: A HOW-TO Guide

Distributed NIDS: A HOW-TO Guide (PDF, 2.82MB)Published: 06 Nov, 2003
Created by
Alan McCarty

Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDSs) can be an invaluable tool if implemented and used effectively. A properly configured system can be a great utility for monitoring and tracking network activity, watching network trends and observing behavioral patterns. However, the design, installation, configuration and monitoring of an NIDS can be a very daunting task. This goal of this guide is to cover these four components, and to leave the reader with a fully functional and powerful distributed NIDS as a result.