Immunix 7.0 OS, WireX, (866) GO-IMMUNIX, (503) 222-9660. www.wirex.com
Intrusion Detection System
Winner: IntruShield 4000 and Security Management System, IntruVert Networks, (408) 434-8300. www.intruvert.com
IntruVert blasted onto the IDS scene in early 2002 with a purpose-built NIDS appliance that was a departure from traditional approaches. IntruVert learned from its predecessors' mistakes and developed second-generation IDS technology by using custom hardware, integrating signatures and anomaly models, and addressing many of the behind-the-scenes management headaches often faced by enterprises. The price tag is hefty and the jury is still out on whether the inline NIP space will hold water, but IntruShield, which does have inline NIP capabilities, beats the pants off of many traditional IDS solutions even in passive NIDS mode.
Finalist:
Cisco IDS System 4250, Cisco Systems, (800) 553-6387. www.cisco.com
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