> You list asks that I introduce myself on my first posting - so >here I am as a brand new list member, and I find that your list of >intrusion detection systems doesn't even include CMDS (Computer Misuse >Detection System) on it. (Flame on) And I figured you people would know >all about the systems in widespread use today! Oh well, disappointed >again. (flame off) > try URL: http://mls.saic.com/cmds.html Computer Misuse Detection System SAIC's Computer Misuse Detection System (CMDS) is an expert-system based approach to computer security. By monitoring audit trails and usage logs, CMDS can recognize abnormal usage patterns and numerous attack signatures which indicate that a computer attack is under way. Furthermore, it sorts pages of audit data into readable reports, complete with graphs. For more imformation about CMDS, please contact Paul Proctor. Here are some sample screens; click to enlarge. CMDS Main Menu ..... JT