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

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