Figure 179 IPS mechanism
IPS signature library management
The device uses IPS signatures to inspect application layer traffic for malicious threats and attacks.
You can update the device IPS signature library to the latest version or roll back the library to the
previous.
Updating the IPS signature library
The following methods are available for updating the IPS signature library on the device:
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Automatic update.
The device automatically downloads the most up to date IPS signature file to update its local
signature library periodically.
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Triggered update.
The device downloads the most up to date IPS signature file to update its local signature library
immediately after you trigger the operation.
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Manual update.
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