The inherent problems of the detection paradigm

An ongoing debate in the modern cybersecurity world is whether to detect or prevent cyberattacks. Although detection technologies are undoubtedly important tools in the defender arsenal, recent years show they have only limited effects when encountering certain types of cyberattacks. Network based intrusion detection systems (NIDS) and host based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) have been defeated time and again. Typically, attackers successfully penetrate through the NIDS systems and gain a persistent foothold within an organization’s … More →
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