DMZ and IPS/IDS

[juancarlosmartinez]

Hi all

I will like to know if I need to add a IPS or IDS sensor on my firewall 5510 before  i install a DMZ zone.??

tthanks,

Carlos

[groupalia · Accepted solution]

No, you dont need to use a IPS/IDS to run a DMZ.

[Julio Carvajal]

Hello Juan Carlos,

Not at all, that is not a requirement!

Of course if you want to provide an additional layer of protection to your network you can add an IPS/IDS but again is not a requirement.

Regards,

Julio