Intrusion Detection Systems Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are critical tools used to safeguard a network by continuously monitoring for suspicious activities or security policy violations. They can analyse network traffic, user activities, and system behaviours to detect potential threats in real-time, alerting administrators to take action. There are two main types of IDS: · Host-Based IDS (HIDS): Operates on individual hosts or devices, monitoring system logs, file integrity, and application activities to detect anomalies or unauthorized actions on that specific device. · Network-Based IDS (NIDS): Monitors the entire network by examining packets of data transmitted over the network to identify unusual patterns or signs of attack. It provides a broader view, ensuring the security of the entire network infrastructure. Access Control and Auditing Access control involves ...