Explore the world of Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) in this 29-minute conference talk from BSides Augusta 2016. Dive into the current status quo of cybersecurity, examining breaches and organizational challenges. Learn about common IDPS solutions like Snort, Sarcota, Abund, Fireeye, and Sourcefire. Gain insights into security engineering practices, documentation, and deployment strategies. Discover the benefits of RockNSM and explore future steps in IDPS implementation. Enhance your understanding of IDPS choices, benefits, drawbacks, and configurations to improve your organization's security posture.