Host-Based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)

A security system that monitors individual devices for suspicious activity.

Understanding HIDS

HIDS monitors system activities, including file changes, application behavior, and system calls, to detect potential security breaches or policy violations on individual hosts.

Common Applications

1. System Monitoring

File integrity monitoring
Log analysis
Process monitoring
Registry monitoring

2. Security Management

Compliance monitoring
Audit trail generation
Incident detection
Policy enforcement

Future Trends

AI-powered detection
Cloud integration
Container monitoring
Enhanced automation
Real-time response capabilities