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Cisco IOS IPS

Cisco IOS IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is a feature for Cisco IOS devices that provides in-line intrusion prevention services. Cisco IOS IPS performs packet inspection and can stop malicious traffic based on signatures.

CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution

CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS) is a collection of network management tools that provides the ability to configure and manage firewalls, IPS devices, VPN routers, and other devices.

Cisco Management Center for IPS Sensors

Cisco Management Center for IPS Sensors (IPS MC) is a component of CiscoWorks VMS. Cisco IPS MC is a web-based application that can be used to manage configurations for Cisco IPS devices. Cisco IPS MC can be used to deploy signatures to such devices.

The Problem

If a Cisco IOS IPS device has been configured by Cisco IPS MC, the configuration file may not contain a default port field for some signatures. Such signatures will be disabled on the Cisco IOS IPS device.

The Cisco IOS IPS device may not detect or prevent certain types of network attacks.

Apply a patch or upgrade
Please refer to the "Software Versions and Fixes" section of the Cisco Security Advisory for more information on upgrading.