The Next Evolution of IDS
The Next Evolution of IDS
5 PagesIntrusion detection systems emerged in the 1980s to identify exploits and alert analysts when known threats appeared, using rules and signatures to monitor incoming traffic. In the 1990s, when attacks were less sophisticated, IDS and firewalls provided adequate perimeter defense, leading to their inclusion in regulatory standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, DORA, and cyber insurance requirements. However, organizations relying on standalone IDS now face major limitations, as modern attacks easily bypass signature‑based tools, hide in encrypted traffic, and use tactics that traditional IDS cannot detect, leaving significant blind spots in today’s threat landscape.
