Within Symantec Endpoint Protection’s Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Attack signatures are

specifically designed to identify and block known patterns of malicious network traffic. Attack

signatures focus on:

Recognizing Malicious Patterns: These signatures detect traffic associated with exploitation attempts,

such as buffer overflow attacks, SQL injection attempts, or other common attack techniques.

Real-Time Blocking: Once identified, the IPS can immediately block the traffic, preventing the attack

from reaching its target.

High Accuracy in Targeted Threats: Attack signatures are tailored to match malicious activities

precisely, making them effective for detecting and mitigating specific types of unwanted or harmful

network traffic.

Attack signatures, therefore, serve as a primary layer of defense in identifying and managing

unwanted network threats.