Intrusion Detection Systems: Possibilities for the Future

Man has used Intrusion Detection Systems since the dawn of time. The systems that have been developed for detecting and monitoring Information systems are becoming more accepted as an integral part of security solutions. There are limitations in the success rate and usefulness of the systems in use, however, there are some exciting developments on the horizon. By combining artificial intelligence, neural networks and similar advances in programming, we can look forward to Intrusion Detection Systems that will not only raise the alarm, but take the appropriate action to thwart the attack.