Information security labs in IDS/IPS for distance education

Abstract

To extend computer and information security technology courses into distance education (DE) program, one must provide online solutions for remote students to do hands-on experiments. Considering there are few solutions available, particularly in intrusion detection (IDS) / intrusion prevention (IPS) technology education programs, we evaluated the basic design criteria and developed a remote lab environment. It has been shown that the designed remote lab is capable of accommodating both individual and collaborative IDS/IPS experiments under minimum supervision of an instructor. Furthermore, the cost to both student and lab has been kept to the lowest level possible while still maintaining program integrity.