An intrusion detection system is a tool that detects unwanted attempts at accessing, manipulating or disabling a computer system through the network infrastructure. In addition, Intrusion Prevention Systems allow for the device to send packets back to the live network in an attempt to stop threats on the network.
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Why do you need to use an Access Technology Solution with your IDS/IPS?
Because these tools need to be installed in-line, they can become a source of network downtime. When the device fails or needs to have maintenance performed on it, the entire network needs to be brought down to perform these fixes.
Network Critical Solutions for IDS/IPS
With Network Critical’s V-Line TAPs and their Fail-Safe technology, it is possible to install these network tools virtually In-line. If one of the connections to the V-Line TAP is lost, the other connection is automatically dropped. This will allow the network traffic to continue to flow if power is lost to the TAP or if the connected device needs to be disconnected or updated.