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Chapter

Organization

Section	Title	Description

5	“Configuring Interfaces”	Describes how to configure promiscuous, inline,
		inline VLAN pair, and VLAN group interfaces.

6	“Configuring Virtual Sensors”	Describes how to configure virtual sensors.

7	“Configuring Event Action Rules”	Describes how to configure event action rules
		policies on the sensor.

8	“Defining Signatures”	Describes how to add, clone, and edit signatures.

9	“Configuring Anomaly Detection”	Describes how to configure anomaly detection
		policies on the sensor.

10	“Configuring Global Correlation”	Describes how to configure global correlation
		features on the sensor.

11	“Configuring External Product	Describes how to configure external product
	Interfaces”	interfaces for CSA MC.

12	“Configuring IP Logging”	Describes how to configure IP logging on the
		sensor.

13	“Displaying and Capturing Live	Describes how to display and capture live traffic
	Traffic on an Interface”	on sensor interfaces.

14	“Configuring Attack Response	Describes how to configure blocking and rate
	Controller for Blocking and Rate	limiting on Cisco routers, and switches, and how
	Limiting”	to configure a master blocking sensor.

15	“Configuring SNMP”	Describes how to configure SNMP on the sensor.

16	“Working With Configuration Files”	Describes how to use configuration files on the
		sensor.

17	“Administrative Tasks for the Sensor”	Describes various administrative procedures to
		help you keep your sensor working and up to date.

18	“Configuring the ASA 5500-X IPS	Describes how to configure the
	SSP”	ASA 5500-X IPS SSP.

19	“Configuring the ASA 5585-X IPS	Describes how to configure the
	SSP”	ASA 5585-X IPS SSP.

20	“Obtaining Software”	Describes where to go to get the latest IPS
		software and describes the naming conventions.

21	“Upgrading, Downgrading, and	Describes how to upgrade sensors and reimage the
	Installing System Images”	various sensors.

A	“System Architecture”	Describes the IPS system architecture.

B	“Signature Engines”	Describes the IPS signature engines and their
		parameters.

C	“Troubleshooting”	Contains troubleshooting tips for IPS hardware
		and software.

D	“CLI Error Messages”	Lists the CLI error messages.

E	“Open Source License Files Used In	Lists the open source license files used by the IPS.
	Cisco IPS 7.2”

	“Glossary”	Contains IPS acronyms and terms.

	Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Sensor CLI Configuration Guide for IPS 7.2
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IPS4510K9 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leading player in network security, and its IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) series is a testament to its commitment to safeguarding digital environments. Among its notable offerings are the IPS4510K9 and IPS4520K9 models, both designed to provide advanced threat protection for mid-sized to large enterprise networks.

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