1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [IBM Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/ibm-consulting-services) 4. [ids-System Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/ids-system/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2ddc5f025a03eac2eeb15b665a404de8/ids-system.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/ids-system/reviews) [ ids-System ](/products/ids-system/reviews) 0 ratings The IBM i Intrusion Detection System (IDS is an integrated security feature designed to monitor and alert administrators to unauthorized attempts to access, disrupt, or deny service to IBM i systems. It also detects potential extrusions, where the system might be used as a source of attacks on other networks. By analyzing network traffic and system activities, IDS helps organizations identify and respond to security threats in real-time, enhancing the overall security posture of their IBM i environments. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Monitoring: IDS observes network traffic and system activities to detect various types of intrusions, including attacks, scans, and traffic anomalies. - Policy-Based Detection: Administrators can configure specific policies to define what constitutes suspicious behavior, allowing for tailored security measures. - Real-Time Alerts: Upon detecting an intrusion, IDS can generate alerts through console messages, log events in the security audit journal (QAUDJRN, and send notifications to designated message queues or email addresses. - Automated Response: The system can be configured to take preventive actions automatically, such as terminating connections or reconfiguring firewall settings, to mitigate detected threats. - Graphical User Interface (GUI: IDS is managed through the IBM Navigator for i, providing a user-friendly interface for configuring policies, starting or stopping the system, and reviewing intrusion events. Primary Value and Problem Solved: IBM i IDS addresses the critical need for proactive security monitoring within IBM i environments. By detecting and alerting administrators to unauthorized access attempts and potential system abuses, IDS helps prevent data breaches, service disruptions, and the misuse of system resources. Its integration with the IBM i operating system ensures seamless operation without the need for additional hardware or software, offering a cost-effective solution for enhancing system security. Furthermore, the ability to configure automated responses and detailed logging aids in compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. Show More When users leave ids-System reviews, G2 also collects common questions about the day-to-day use of ids-System. These questions are then answered by our community of 850k professionals. Submit your question below and join in on the G2 Discussion. * * * ### 0.0 Nps Score ### All ids-System Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments Sorry... There are no questions about ids-System yet. ## Start a New Software Discussion Have a software question? Get answers from real users and experts [Start A Discussion](/products/ids-system/discussions/new) * * * ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_2ddc5f025a03eac2eeb15b665a404de8/ids-system.png "Product Avatar Image") ### Have you used ids-System before? Answer a few questions to help the ids-System community [ Yes ](javascript:void(0))[ Yes ](https://www.g2.com/login?context=product_review&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fids-system%2Fdiscuss%3Fsmall_ask%3Dids-system) No