Before you go for a solution you need to understand the requirements. What is the threat from attack? What can be lost? What is the impact on the business?
If you can demonstrate sufficient requirements for an IDS, selling a solution to management should be easy. Irwin ------ Irwin Lazar Senior Consultant and Practice Manager, Burton Group www.burtongroup.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: 703-742-9659 Cell: 703-402-4119 "DrivingNetworkEvolution" -----Original Message----- From: Arni V. Skarphedinsson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 9:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Should I buy IDS ? [7:36053] I am administrating a network of about 500 computers, 30 servers, and somthink like 70 WAN locations, I have been thinking about the Cisco IDS system, anyone have any good reasons to use one, have you used it, and has it detected much intrusion. I realy need somthing to sell the ides to the managment. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=36066&t=36053 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

