Netprowler--A Look at Symantec's Network Based IDS

System administrators today face many challenges presented by the increased use of data networks and the desire to connect private corporate networks to public networks. Certainly, one of the greatest challenges facing administrators is how to secure their networks against the ever-increasing threats facing computer networks today. The system administrator must balance the advantages of allowing access to seemingly endless quantities of information that the internet possesses, against the disadvantages presented by the fact that the same connection that allows employees and customers to access this information also allows an avenue of attack into the corporate network. The challenge facing enterprise network administrators today is to satisfy business needs by providing more access to more information, while maintaining the privacy and integrity of the corporate network.