The Evolution of Intrusion Detection Systems: A Journey Through Time
The world of cybersecurity is a constantly evolving landscape, with new threats and challenges emerging every day. One of the key components in the fight against cybercrime is the Intrusion Detection System (IDS). In this blog post, we will take a journey through the history of IDS, exploring its evolution and development over the years. Early Days of IDS (1980s-1990s) The concept of IDS dates back to the 1980s, when the first intrusion detection systems were developed. These early systems were primarily based on rule-based expert systems, which relied on pre-defined rules to detect and respond to potential security threats. The first commercial IDS product, called the Wisconsin Network IDS, was released in 1990. ...