ICSA Intrusion Detection Consortium Announces Availability of Intrusion Detection and Assessment White Paper
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 1999--
Industry's Leading IDS Vendors Work Cooperatively to Dispel
Myths, Debunk Hype and Define Product Capabilities
ICSA, Inc. today announced the release of the ICSA Intrusion Detection and Assessment
White Paper, a multi-vendor cooperative project designed to save corporate end users time
and money by clearly explaining intrusion detection system (IDS) technology.
According to consortium members, the leading barrier to IDS adoption is confusion
among end users about what IDS technology is, and what the technology can and cannot
accomplish. The white paper is now available for free download at
icsa.net.
"Enterprises have become increasingly interested in products that alert them to
vulnerabilities, intrusions and the misuse of their networks and critical systems," said
Arabella Hallawell, security analyst with GartnerGroup, an industry research firm based
in Stamford, Conn. "The market for these products is a confused one and intrusion
detection should be regarded as an umbrella term for a plethora of different
technologies, approaches and terminology."
"Intrusion detection has quickly become one of the industry's fastest growing and most
talked about network security technologies," said Dr. Peter Tippett, Founder, Chairman
and Chief Technologist of ICSA. "Along with the technology's rapid growth have come
questions and uncertainties about product capabilities. The white paper was developed to
help organizations save time and resources by providing them with a clearly written
document that explains current IDS capabilities and common misperceptions."
Overview of the Intrusion Detection and Assessment White Paper
The ICSA Intrusion Detection and Assessment White Paper offers a practical approach to
understanding IDS technology. The white paper has been written for corporate end users
that are considering an IDS purchase as a necessary component of their long term network
security strategy.
Sections in the white paper include how IDS fits into overall network security
management, product capabilities, case studies, frequently asked questions, and a
glossary of common terms.
About Intrusion Detection Systems and Vulnerability Assessment Tools
Intrusion detection systems collect information from a variety of vantagepoints within
computer systems and networks, and analyze this information for symptoms of security
breaches. Vulnerability assessment tools, on the other hand, check systems and networks
for system problems and configuration errors that represent security vulnerabilities.
Both intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment technologies allow organizations
to protect themselves from losses associated with network security problems.
Intrusion detection, which is a collective term used to describe IDS and vulnerability
assessment tools, is one of the fastest growing technologies related to computer security
today. Unfortunately, the excitement surrounding the technology and multiple product
offerings by vendors has caused confusion among corporate end users.
The white paper helps explain how intrusion detection and assessment products fit into
the overall framework of security approaches.
Comments from ICSA Intrusion Detection Consortium Members
"ICSA has done the industry a great service in its efforts to define the boundaries of
the intrusion detection space in a way that makes it easy for new organizations to
understand the critical decision-making issues," said Mark Wood, manager of ISS'
RealSecure intrusion detection product line. "We look forward to continuing to work with
ICSA to solve customers' needs for ongoing information protection and allow customers to
continue to implement this critical e-business enabling technology."
"By publishing this paper, ICSA has taken a giant step towards defining what intrusion
detection is and how it can be deployed to protect vital corporate assets," said Marc
Camm V.P. of Marketing for BindView Development. "BindView is very excited to have
participated in this invaluable education process."
"This effort provides a very objective overview of Intrusion Detection and the
benefits and issues associated with products providing detection capabilities, said Kurt
Ziegler Jr., General Manager, MEMCO Software Inc. "It is must reading for anyone trying
to protect their environment from intrusions."
"ICSA Intrusion Detection Guide is an excellent tool for educating system and network
security managers about intrusion detection technology and products, said Wyatt Starnes,
CEO, Tripwire Security Systems, Inc. "We intend to distribute it to all our customers and
prospects."
About ICSA's Intrusion Detection Systems Consortium
ICSA Intrusion Detection Consortium was formed in December 1998. Part of the
consortium's mission is to define common terminology, increase market awareness, maintain
product integrity, and influence industry standards.
Current members include: AXENT Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:AXNT), Bind View Development
Corporation, Centrax Corporation, IBM (Nasdaq:IBM), Internet Security Systems, Inc.
(Nasdaq:ISSX), Memco Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:MEMCF), Network Associates, Inc.
(Nasdaq:NETA), Qwest Communications International, Inc., Security Dynamics,
(Nasdaq:SDTI), and Tripwire Security Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:QWST).
The paper was written by Rebecca Bace of Infidel, Inc. and can be downloaded at
icsa.net.
About ICSA, Inc.
ICSA, Inc., a GartnerGroup affiliate, is the world's source of objective, independent,
Internet security assurance services. Through ICSA's TruSecure suite of services,
businesses are managing their information security risks and expanding their usage of
Internet technology.
For the past 10 years, ICSA has collected data on security tools, best practices and
the industry at-large to become the central authority on information security. ICSA has
used its leadership and expertise to support the growth of Internet business and commerce
worldwide.
Information Security magazine is the official publication of ICSA and is dedicated to
the needs of all security-conscious professionals. ICSA is headquartered in Reston,
Virginia, and has additional offices in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Contact
ICSA at 888/396-8348.
Editor's note on proper name usage: ICSA should be referred to as ICSA, Inc. in the
first reference and as ICSA in subsequent references. ICSA is not an acronym.
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09:21 EDT APRIL 13, 1999
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