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Did you know that in the last 5 years approximately 500 million records containing personal identification information of United States residents, stored in government and corporate databases were either lost or stolen? (Source-Identity Theft resource center) No one is safe from security attacks- be it the government, defense, or other industries. Every sector including finance and telecommunications have all been targeted by cyber criminals who increasingly use sophisticated attack methods and find new vulnerabilities in different corporate/government entities. While this is a disturbing trend, the good news is that most of these security breaches/ attacks are preventable. Opting for an effective and efficient Intrusion prevention system or IPS is the most viable solution to defend your systems.
Tips to Choose the Best IPS
Although enterprises have increased their security budgets, the question that is yet to be answered is are they using their security budgets wisely?' Intrusion prevention is indispensible in the current scenario, but implementing the right IPS can be quite a task for businesses irrespective of the size. So here's a checklist that can help you opt for an IPS that is incorruptible and also invincible.
The Intrusion Prevention or Intrusion Detection System should be inherently effective with no complex/complicated structure
Opting for a prevention system that can optimally handle unknown as well as known threats can be a great bonus for systems' security
It should capable of removing these threats permanently from your system
If the IPS comes with enough service and support-back up it is an added advantage
Security if integrated can provide maximum protection. A detection system with 24/7 instant response can effectively monitor and send alerts in time to curb threats and prevent attacks.
A system that provides automatic updates everyday can be very helpful
The best IPS is not only scalable but 100% accurate
The cost of the IPS and whether it can really address your security concerns is another important aspect to consider.
These factors have to be taken into account while opting for a prevention system that works best for you. Choosing the right Intrusion Prevention System is of paramount importance, simply because everyday, new security threats are being identified, which have the power to corrupt your systems and largely affect your business. So stop these threats today with a sound and effective IPS.
