Description
Intrusion Prevention System
Complete Definition
Cisco IOS Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is an inline, deep-packet inspection-based feature that helps enable Cisco IOS Software to effectively mitigate a wide range of network attacks. As a core facet of the Self-Defending Network, Cisco IOS IPS helps enable the network to defend itself with the intelligence to accurately classify, identify, and stop or block malicious or damaging traffic in real time.