HIPS

Definition

Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) is a security solution designed to monitor and analyze the activities occurring on a host system to detect and prevent malicious actions. It operates by using a combination of signature-based detection, anomaly detection, and behavioral analysis to identify potential threats. HIPS can block or alert on suspicious activities, providing an additional layer of defense by preventing unauthorized access and execution of harmful code on the host.

Secure Settings Example

{
  "HIPS": {
    "enabled": true,
    "signatureUpdates": {
      "autoUpdate": true,
      "updateFrequency": "daily"
    },
    "anomalyDetection": {
      "enabled": true,
      "sensitivityLevel": "high"
    },
    "logging": {
      "enabled": true,
      "logLevel": "verbose"
    }
  }
}

Insecure Settings Example

{
  "HIPS": {
    "enabled": false,
    "signatureUpdates": {
      "autoUpdate": false
    },
    "anomalyDetection": {
      "enabled": false
    },
    "logging": {
      "enabled": false
    }
  }
}