Title: A taxonomy of intrusion response systems

Authors: Natalia Stakhanova, Samik Basu, Johnny Wong

Addresses: Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Atanasoff Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA. ' Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Atanasoff Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA. ' Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Atanasoff Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA

Abstract: Recent advances in the field of intrusion detection brought new requirements to intrusion prevention and response. Traditionally, the response to an attack is manually triggered by an administrator. However, increased complexity and speed of the attack-spread during recent years show acute necessity for complex dynamic response mechanisms. Although intrusion detection systems are being actively developed, research efforts in intrusion response are still isolated. In this work we present a taxonomy of intrusion response systems, together with a review of current trends in intrusion response research. We also provide a set of essential features as a requirement for an ideal intrusion response system.

Keywords: information security; computer security; intrusion response; taxonomy; intrusion prevention; intrusion response; attacks.

DOI: 10.1504/IJICS.2007.012248

International Journal of Information and Computer Security, 2007 Vol.1 No.1/2, pp.169 - 184

Published online: 31 Jan 2007 *

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