Dr.
Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation
University, Lucknow
Academic Session:2024-2025
Team Members:
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Intrusion Detection and
Prevention Systems (IDPS)
IDPS protect networks by identifying and blocking attacks.
The market is growing rapidly from $5.2B in 2024 to $9.8B
by 2029. They help cut incident response costs by 40%,
making them vital for cybersecurity strategies.
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Intrusion Detection Techniques
Signature-based Detection Anomaly-based Detection
• Matches known attack patterns • Uses machine learning baselines
• Covers 90% of malware variants • Detects zero-day and insider threats
• Needs constant signature updates • False positives 2-5%
• Example: Snort rules
Intrusion Prevention Strategies
Inline Deployment
Blocks or modifies malicious traffic with low latency.
Blocks IPs, domains, file hashes.
Example: Cisco IPS blocking botnet C&C servers.
Integration
Works with firewalls and ACLs.
Automates quarantining of affected systems.
Reduces attacker dwell time by 60%.
IDPS Architecture
Network-based (NIDPS) Host-based (HIDPS)
• Monitors network traffic • Monitors individual hosts
• Deployed at • Detects malware and
perimeters and key file changes
segments
• Sensor speeds 10-100 Gbps • Impacts host
performance 5-
10%
Hybrid
Combines network and host-based methods for full coverage.
Implementation Considerations
Regular Updates
Establish Baselines
Daily signature updates and
Define Policies
Understand normal network weekly tuning reduce false
Set security rules and response behavior to detect anomalies. alarms.
plans using NIST Framework.
Efficacy Metrics
95%
Detection Rate
Target for known attacks
1%
False Positive Rate
Keep below to reduce overhead
1h
Mean Time To Detect
Industry benchmark duration
4h
Mean Time To Respond
Goal for containment and remediation
Challenges and Limitations
Evasion Techniques Resource Constraints
• Polymorphic malware • Hardware and storage needs
• Encryption and tunneling • Skilled personnel shortages
• SSL/TLS inspection challenges • High cost of ownership
• Advanced Persistent Threats
Future Trends
AI & Machine Learning
Boost detection and automate incident response.
Predictive Analytics
Identify threats before they happen.
Cloud-based IDPS
Scalable and cost-effective for cloud environments.
Integration
With SIEM and threat intelligence platforms.