Chapter 11. Using Cisco IOS IPS to Secure the Network

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This chapter covers the following topics:

  • Examining IPS technologies: This section distinguishes between intrusion detection and intrusion prevention. Various intrusion prevention system (IPS) appliances are introduced, and the concept of signatures is discussed.

  • Using SDM to configure Cisco IOS IPS: This section examines how to configure a Cisco IOS router to act as an IPS sensor, as opposed to using, for example, a dedicated IPS appliance. Specifically, the configuration discussed uses a wizard available in the Cisco Security Device Manager (SDM) interface.

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