Acronym for Host-based Intrusion Detection System—monitoring individual devices for threats.
HIDS stands for Host-based Intrusion Detection System. See 'Host-based Intrusion Detection System' for the full definition. HIDS capabilities are now typically delivered through EDR solutions that add response automation and behavioural analysis.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Understanding HIDS helps when evaluating EDR solutions or answering detailed security questionnaires. Your EDR likely provides HIDS functionality—it's monitoring what happens on each device, not just network traffic.