Security Portal: Do you have an Intrusion Detection Response Plan? | Linux Today

Security Portal: Do you have an Intrusion Detection Response Plan?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 24, 1999

“Last week, we explored methods and tools for detecting
intruders on Linux platforms. In response to several reader
inquiries, we are focusing on what an intrusion detection response
plan should consist of.”

“It is impossible to create a response plan that reflects your
organization’s values without an accurate risk assessment.”

“After gaining the report of the intrusion, it is time to take
countermeasure steps:”

  • “Define the type of attack.”
  • “Inform Users.”
  • “Contain the intrusion.”
  • “Identify the source.”
  • “Notify all interested parties.”
  • “More detailed repair of the systems, if needed.”
  • “Detailed post-mortem of the intrusion.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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