Wireless Communication Security

7A Comprehensive Study of Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

Bhoopesh Singh Bhati¹, Dikshita², Nitesh Singh Bhati³* and Garvit Chugh⁴

¹Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India

²Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, India

³Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Delhi Technical Campus, Greater Noida, India

⁴Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, India

Abstract

A computer network is simply an interconnection of several computers that follow common communication protocols. As network intrusion has been increasingly affecting organizational systems and crucial data, it is imperative that there exists an effective network security system in place. This is where the role of a sound intrusion detection system becomes important in an era where attempts at unauthorized access have become the norm rather than the exception. Such a system helps to keep malicious traffic at a distance and protects the computer network from a variety of threats. In this chapter, a study has been done in order to understand the system of an Intrusion Detection and Prevension System (IDPS), which not only helps detecting an ongoing intrusion, but also helps prevent it for future cases. Its functioning and comparison between the two divisions. Towards the end, an attempt has been made to enlist ...