Cisco IOS Intrusion Prevention System
Cisco IOS IPS configuration tasks

To configure the IOS IPS on a router and to have it report alarms to a Syslog server or using SDEE, complete the following tasks :

  • Install Cisco IOS IPS on the router.
This includes the following steps:
  • Specify the location of the SDF.
  • Create an IPS rule.
  • Attach a policy to a signature (Optional).
  • Apply the IPS rule at an interface.
  • Configure logging using Syslog or SDEE.
  • Verify the configuration. This includes using the available show, clear, and debug commands for the IOS IPS.