An intrusion detection system (IDS) inspects all inbound and outbound network activity and identifies suspicious patterns that may indicate a network or system attack from someone attempting to break into or compromise a system. There are several ways to categorize an IDS:
Civil inattention. Civil inattention is the process whereby strangers who are in close proximity demonstrate that they are aware of one another, without imposing on each other â a recognition of the claims of others to a public space, and of their own personal boundaries.
1. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries. 2. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding. 3. electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication. 4. (American football) blocking a player's path with your body. 5. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. Familiarity information: INTERFERENCE used as a noun is common.