Discover effective strategies for optimizing your Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in this informative BSidesLV conference talk. Learn about sensor placement, IP and port variables, and the anatomy of Snort rules. Explore techniques such as IP reputation, Berkeley Packet Filter, and passive DNS to enhance your IDS capabilities. Gain insights into flow monitoring, metadata analysis, and useful open-source projects like AutoSnork and Metasploit. Master the art of reducing noise and increasing signal in your security monitoring efforts.