Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (2020)

The intent of the Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS) Knowledge Unit is to provide students with knowledge and skills related to detecting and analyzing vulnerabilities and threats and taking steps to mitigate associated risks.

Outcomes

To complete this KU, students should be able to:

1. Detect, identify, resolve and document host or network intrusions.
2. Use tools and algorithms to detect various types of malware (keyloggers, rootkits) and unauthorized devices (rogue wireless access points) on a live network.
3. Configure IDS/IPS systems to reduce false positives and false negatives.
4. Deploy reactive measures to respond to detected intrusion profiles.

Topics

1. Deep Packet Inspection
2. Log File Analysis
3. Log Aggregation
4. Cross Log Comparison and Analysis
5. Anomaly Detection
   1. Establishing profiles
   2. Anomaly algorithms, such as:
      1. Statistical Techniques
      2. Correlation Techniques
      3. Fuzzy Logic Approaches
      4. Artificial Intelligence
      5. Filtering Algorithms
      6. Neural Networks
6. Misuse Detection (Signature Detection)
7. Specification-based Detection
8. Host-based Intrusion Detection and Prevention
9. Network-based Intrusion Detection and Prevention
   1. Stealth mode
10. Distributed Intrusion Detection
11. Hierarchical IDS's
12. Honeynets/Honeypots
13. Intrusion response
    1. Device Reconfiguration.
    2. Notifications
       1. Logging
       2. SNMP Trap
       3. Email
       4. Visual/Audio Alert
    3. Trace Recording
    4. Opening Application
    5. Session Interuption
    6. Reach back.

Specialization Areas

• Data Security Analysis
• Industrial Control Systems-SCADA Security
• Network Security Administration, Specialization Area
• Network Technology and Protocols
• Security Incident Analysis and Response
• System Security Administration

See also

Related Knowledge Units

• Basic Networking
• Network Defense
• Network Technology and Protocols
• Advanced Network Technology and Protocols
• Network Security Administration
• Wireless Sensor Networks

Original Knowledge Unit

• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (2014)

Reference ID

IDS