IDS vs IPS: The Difference That Matters Under Fire
An IDS (Intrusion Detection System) detects and alerts on attacks. An IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) detects AND blocks them automatically in real time. Having only IDS is like having a security camera that records the robbery without activating the alarm or calling the police. In modern cybersecurity, the speed of automatic response is critical.
Suricata on UniFi: Enterprise-Grade IPS Integrated
UniFi Pro Max hardware includes a Suricata-based IPS/IDS engine — the same engine used by many top-tier enterprise security vendors. Suricata analyzes every packet against a database of known attack signatures that updates automatically.
Blocked Threat Categories: Known CVE exploits, malware command-and-control (C2), botnets, aggressive port scans, SQL injections, SSH/RDP brute force attempts, Tor and anonymous proxy traffic, and cryptocurrency mining protocols.
- Inline Deep Packet Inspection: Unlike passive solutions that copy traffic for analysis, UniFi's IPS is inline — traffic passes through it and can be blocked instantly before reaching its destination.
- False Positive Tuning: We configure custom rules to define which legitimate business traffic may trigger false alarms, refining the configuration to reduce noise and maximize signal.
Does your network detect attacks or simply let them pass without records?
We activate and configure Suricata IPS on your UniFi infrastructure with profiles tailored to your business.
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