Your labs and readings this week focus on intrusion detection systems. Each method provides a layer of security to your business.

Compare and contrast network-based and host-based IDS use in an enterprise network infrastructure. Determine the feasibility and necessity of utilizing one of these IDS implementations over the others and explain which you feel is more important and advantageous in an enterprise setting.

Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research at least one commonly used intrusion detection tool. Explain why you would or would not consider implementing this product in your organization. Justify your response.

While searching the Internet, did you find any useful resources that could help in clarifying these concepts? Share with your classmates, and include links to any useful resource you find.

After reading a few of your classmate's postings, reply to the ones from which you learned something new, or to which you have something to add.

Remember to get in early and post often.

Additional post option: What is the difference between an IDS (Intrusion Detection System) and an IPS (Intrusion Protection System).