Cisco IOS IPS combines existing Cisco IDS and IPS product features with the following three intrusion detection techniques: Cisco IOS IPS uses technology from Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and IPS sensor product lines, including Cisco IPS 4200 series sensors, and Cisco Catalyst 6500 series Intrusion Detection System Services Module (IDSM). Cisco IOS IPS FeaturesĬisco has implemented IPS functions into its Cisco IOS Software. You will also discover that Cisco SDM makes it easy to configure and manage Cisco IOS IPS on routers and security devices. In this section, you will learn how to configure Cisco IOS IPS on routers using the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM).
Configuring Cisco IOS Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a core competency for a network security administrator.