Mb.Link Intrusion Detection Service (IDS) is a fully managed, comprehensive, IP network attack recognition and response solution for network security. Intrusion detection sensing components are placed at various points at the perimeter and within a customer's network and act as "security cameras" for customer network traffic. The sensing components monitor data packet header and payload information to detect possible malicious activity and respond swiftly with actions based on the customer's pre-defined security posture.