Summary
Your Cisco IDS uses sensors to monitor your network for signs of intrusive activity. Understanding where to install your Cisco IDS sensors requires a thorough understanding of your network topology, as well as your critical systems. You must choose an installation configuration for each of your Cisco IDS sensors to provide the level of protection that your network demands. After following all of these steps, however, your Cisco IDS will be able to effectively monitor your entire network for intrusive activity.