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Function
HIDS
NIDS
Comments
Protection on LAN
****
****
Both systems protect you on your LAN
Protection off LAN
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-
Only HIDS protects you when you are off the LAN
Ease of Administration
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****
The admin of NIDS and HIDS is equal from a central admin perspective.
Versatility
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**
HIDS are more versatile systems.
Price
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*
HIDS are more affordable systems if the right product is chosen.
Ease of Implementation
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****
Both NIDS and HIDS are equal form a central control perspective
Little Training required
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**
HIDS requires less training than NIDS
Total cost of ownership
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**
HIDS cost you less to own in the long run
Bandwidth requirements on (LAN)
0
2
NIDS uses up LAN bandwidth. HIDS does not.
Network overhead
1
2
The NIDS has double the total network bandwidth requirements from any LAN
Bandwidth requirements (internet)
**
**
Both IDS need internet bandwidth to keep the pattern files current
Spanning port switching requirements
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NIDS requires that port spanning be enabled to ensure that your LAN traffic is scanned.
Update frequency to clients
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-
HIDS updates all of the clients with a central pattern file.
Cross platform compatibility
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****
NIDS are more adaptable to cross platform environments.
Local machine registry scans
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-
Only HIDS can do these types of scans.
Logging
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***
Both systems have logging functionality
Alarm functions
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***
Both systems alarm the individual and the administrator.
PAN scan
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-
Only HIDS scan you personal area networks. (unless you have the $ to get a NIDS for your home)
Packet rejection
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****
Only NIDS functions in this mode.
Specialist knowledge
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****
More knowledge is required when installing and understanding how to use NIDS from a network security perspective.
Central management
**
***
NIDS are more centrally managed.
Disable risk factor
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****
NIDS failure rate is much higher than HIDS failure rate. NIDS has one point of failure.
Upgrade potential
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It is easier to upgrade software than hardware. HIDS can be upgraded through a centralized script. NIDS is typically flashed onto the flash memory and has low overhead.
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How does an IPS differ from and IDS?
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) - Software which monitors network traffic or system activities for malicious activity and attempts to block said activity from accessing your network/machine. Intrusion Detection System (IDS) - Software which monitors network traffic or system activities for malicious activity and alerts users on possible threats.
What is IDS Scheer's population?
The population of IDS Scheer is 2,760.
When was IDS Scheer created?
IDS Scheer was created in 1984.
How tall is Ids Postma?
Ids Postma is 191 cm.
What is true of the IDS?
The purpose of the IDS is to accomplish deployment preparation tasks. The IDS creates a LOGMOD schedule for the deployment process The IDS enables documentation of the sequence of deployments and movement requirements.
When was Prelude Hybrid IDS created?
Prelude Hybrid IDS was created in 1998.
What is Ids-Saint-Roch's population?
The population of Ids-Saint-Roch is 310.
A Hybrid IDS is a combination of which types of IDS?
HIDS and NIDS
What monitors and reports on changes in program code and unusual network activity?
Manager. The manager is the component or process the operator uses to manage the IDS. The IDS console is a manager. Configuration changes in the IDS are made by communicating with the IDS manager.
What is the height of IDS Tower?
The height of IDS Tower at Minneapolis in USA is 241 m.
What is the area of Ids-Saint-Roch?
The area of Ids-Saint-Roch is 27.83 square kilometers.
When was Ids Postma born?
Ids Postma was born on December 28, 1973, in Deersum, Friesland, Netherlands.
