The IDS MC Hierarchy

The IDS MC Hierarchy

The IDS MC maintains a hierarchy of sensors, sensor groups and sensor subgroups. Groups provide the capability of managing multiple sensors performing similar functions. Rather than configuring each sensor individually, the IDS MC allows for the configuration of groups of sensors. This dramatically reduces the administrative burden on security personnel. Figure 10.11 illustrates an example of an IDS MC sensor group hierarchy. At the top of the group hierarchy is the Global group. There can be many levels of groups and sensors under the Global group. Each of the lower-level groups, subgroups, and sensors are added manually.

Figure 10.11: The IDS MC Hierarchy