Hi Shang Tsung,

How do you determine that it's the IDS causing this trouble?

Thanks and Regards
Sharma

On Feb 1, 2011, at 8:53 PM, Shang Tsung <shangtsung71 (at) gmail (dot) com [email concealed]> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> We have the following problem. Now and then, the IDS will cause
> disruptions to the network, especially after updates. We have an IBM
> (ex ISS) Intrusion Detection System with a few network sensors and
> several host sensors. The IDS is not managed by us but we have it
> outsourced.
>
> The disruptions mentioned above cause our network engineers extreme
> dissatisfaction (and anxiety) about the IDS and they would "burn the
> damn thing", if they could. We have 2 - 3 serious issues, causing
> downtime, per year.
>
> My questions are:
>
> - Are any of you experience the same issues?
> - Is these disruptions common to others or should we seriously
> consider replacing the IDS and/or the outsourcing company?
> - Could this be an issue with our network infrastructure?
>
> I will appreciate any thoughts.
>
> Thanks,
> ST
>
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