Intrusion Detection System Techniques : A Review

Abstract

Nowadays, Internet attacks are increasing rapidly. As a result, information security is a serious global concern among Information Technology users. Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is capable to detect unauthorized intrusions into computer systems and networks by looking for signatures of known attacks or deviations of normal activity. IDS is such as a detective control, the main function is to warn the user of any suspicious activity taking place. Active IDS research are still ongoing with remarkable techniques to detect attacks with significance accurate result. This paper deliver a brief overview on types of IDS and a types of techniques employed to detect intrusion.