The Evolution of Intrusion Detection Systems The Next Step

The current situation in the intrusion detection arena has spurred global information security group Articon-Integralis to make the next step in Intrusion Detection Systems. Accordingly, the group decided to conduct a detailed commercial, corporate and technical assessment of all key players in the market during the second half of 2000. This article will look at the specification that drove the selection and test process and will cover the key technical parameters which were used to assess each offering. It will go on to detail the topology, machines and attacks that were used to make the assessment. It will also attempt to give some insight into the process that the group has adopted to keep abreast of all key 'best of breed' security products and the companies that provide them.