Implementing Intrusion Detection Systems A Hands-On Guide for Securing the Network

'ˆ— Configuring an intrusion detection system (IDS) is very challenging, and if improperly configured an IDS is rendered ineffective 'ˆ— Packed with real-world tips and practical techniques, this book shows IT and security professionals how to implement, optimize, and effectively use IDS 'ˆ— Features coverage of the recently revised IETF IDS specification 'ˆ— Covers IDS standards, managing traffic volume in the IDS, intrusion signatures, log analysis, and incident handling 'ˆ— Provides step-by-step instructions for configuration procedures

TIM CROTHERS, CCNA, CIW, MCSE, MCT, CNE, is chief security engineer for ITM Technology, an e-security provider, and the author of Internet Lockdown. He developed the curriculum for an Internet security consulting practice he headed at Prosoft, and has also been a consultant and trainer for IBM, Lucent Technologies, DEC, and other leading organizations.