Overview

HP-UX HIDS Components

HP-UX HIDS Components

HP-UX HIDS consists of the following components. See “Glossary of HP-UX HIDS Terms” on page 13 for more definitions.

Management interface. The System Manager allows the administrator to configure, control, and monitor the HP-UX HIDS system. Any intrusions detected are reported here as alerts.

Host-based agent. The agent gathers system data, monitors system activity, and issues intrusion alerts.

Detection templates. Most attacks exhibit a limited number of common patterns and similar steps. Therefore, once these patterns of activity are recognized as matching one of the HP-UX HIDS detection templates, HP-UX HIDS can detect the intrusion.

Data-gathering components. HP-UX HIDS provides a way of observing what people are doing on your systems and networks. This is accomplished through a set of data gathering modules that gather and format information from data sources at various points within the system.

Correlation engine. HP-UX HIDS uses a correlation process that takes data from system data sources and determines whether an alert should be issued.

Secure network communications link. HP-UX HIDS uses an encrypted network link as a means of stopping an attacker from observing the traffic between its components and possibly sending false data to disrupt its operations.

Response capability. Alerts are sent to the System Manager. In addition, the alerts can be processed by response programs that you create and/or install.

Graphic Representation

Figure 1-1 shows a graphic representation of these components.

The HP-UX HIDS System Manager performs Security Management and develops Surveillance Schedules that are sent to the HP-UX HIDS Agent where they are run at specified times, using Kernel Audit Data and System Log Data.

If an alert is generated, it is sent to the HP-UX HIDS System Manager, which posts it as an Alert Notification.

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HP Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) manual HP-UX Hids Components, Graphic Representation