Essentials First: Intrusion Detection

Networks of all sizes are designed to enable the sharing of information, and only rarely is security a part of that design. Many businesses are leveraging IP-based networks, such as the Internet, to bring remote offices, mobile workers, and business partners into their trusted internal network environments. The Internet is continuously growing and connecting more and more places; as it becomes increasingly reliable, companies can redefine how corporate applications function. The clearest example is how almost everything is becoming based on HTML. Although this enables businesses to have broader interaction with customers, streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase revenues, it also comes at a price and with risks.