Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Cisco Secure IPS is a comprehensive intrusion prevention system designed to provide advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities. It integrates seamlessly with Cisco's broader security architecture, offering robust protection for network infrastructures.

Key Features

• Advanced Threat Detection:
  • Utilizes deep packet inspection and pattern recognition to detect malicious activities.
  • Employs over 4500 built-in default signatures for identifying known threats, with approximately 1500 enabled by default.
• Behavioral Analysis:
  • Monitors network behavior to detect anomalies and potential threats that signature-based methods might miss.
  • Integrates with Cisco's global threat intelligence to enhance detection accuracy.
• Signature Actions:
  • Offers various actions based on detected signatures, including producing alerts, logging attacker or victim packets, and initiating preventive measures.
  • Allows customization of actions for specific signatures to tailor the response to the organization’s needs.
• Event Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Stores alerts in the sensor EventStore, accessible through Cisco IPS Device Manager (IDM), Cisco IPS Manager Express (IME), or Cisco Monitoring Analysis and Response System (MARS).
  • Supports both query-based and subscription-based event requests for real-time monitoring and historical analysis.
• Scalability and Integration:
  • Scales to support large network environments and integrates with other Cisco security products for a unified defense strategy.
  • Performance can be optimized by retiring unnecessary signatures and focusing on relevant threats.