Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)

Protect your system and your business from cyber threats with our innovative real-time Host Intrusion Prevention System.

HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System)

The Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) is code developed to protect a computer from malicious threats and various potentially dangerous activities. HIPS employs advanced behavioral analysis in conjunction with network filtering’s detection capabilities to monitor running programs, files, and registry keys. HIPS is distinct from real-time file system protection and is not a firewall; it monitors the PC’s operating system.

How Does the Host Intrusion Protection System (HIPS) Work?

A Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) is a piece of software that is installed on an endpoint (e.g., laptop/desktop computer), designed to protect the system from by malicious attacks. If an attack occurs on the network and a hacker attempts to hijack a computer, the HIPS would protect the operating system by analyzing the system files and logs and sets a checksum (verifying against a known good copy) to identify any anomalies.

If an attack was attempted, the software would document the activity and alert us and you immediately about this attempted attack. In addition, the HIPS can automatically discard the malicious files or block traffic from leaving the computer. Either way, we ensure that you have the utmost protection possible.

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We don’t just focus on the exit point of your network. We ensure that every device, every connection in your entire environment, is protected and set up properly to ensure that a hacker’s chances of success are mitigated as much as possible. We will go through your entire network environment and provide all the recommendations to ensure you can sleep well at night without having to worry if your data is secure.

What are the differences Between HIPS and Antivirus Software?

The biggest difference is that an antivirus scans files and incoming/outgoing connections and blocks access to viruses from accessing the Operating System, whereas a HIPS-protected endpoint will do a deep packet inspection, check for anomalies within the file system, track changes to the system, compare them to a database of what is acceptable, analyze log files, and notify the system administrator. Usually, antivirus software is used with a HIPS solution. Our goal is to ensure that you are protected to the fullest extent possible.

Why Choose a Host Intrusion Protection System?

A Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) is designed to prevent malware by observing the behavior of code. This allows you to maintain the security of your system without waiting for a specific danger to be added to a detection update. Whereas a firewall controls the traffic to and from your computer based on a set of rules, HIPS assesses your PC for any significant modifications made to your machine due to an attack.

Intelligent Threat Coverage

Because the Host Intrusion Prevention System uses anomaly detection, it can detect and stop a zero-day attack.

Superior Total Cost of Ownership

Multiple PC-protecting security solutions can be merged into one, saving you money.

Immediate Security Impact

Preventive steps are automatically implemented to preserve host integrity.

How Our Intrusion Prevention System Works

Continuous Network Monitoring

All incoming and outgoing traffic is analyzed for potential threats.

Deep Packet Inspection

Utilizes advanced techniques to inspect the contents of each data packet, ensuring they conform to security policies and protocols.

Threat Detection & Prevention

Can identify various malicious activities in real-time, including specific recognized attack types, and prevent them.

Incident Response & Reporting

In the event of an incident, our Host Intrusion Prevention System system provides immediate alerts and generates comprehensive reports to help you understand and respond to the threat.

F.A.Q.

Why not just use antivirus software?

You may be safe by just using good antivirus software, but it may not be good enough. When it comes to ensuring the security of your customers’ data and your proprietary business information, you can't afford "maybe good enough" - you need to ensure that your vital data is protected to the highest level possible.

Can a HIPS prevent a zero-day attack like an IPS can prevent?

A Host Intrusion Prevention System works similarly to an IPS; the major difference is that an IPS protects the entire network environment, and the HIPS protects every single endpoint, so the implementation is different, but the purpose is the same.

Will installing HIPS software on a computer slow it down?

Installing a Host Intrusion Prevention System will have no noticeable impact on performance with how fast modern-day computers process tasks. What is more important is the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are better protected with this important defense in place.