Possibilities of methods for IDS testing

The aim of this paper is to present what devices IDS and IPS are and ways of possibilities of testing these devices. In the individual chapters we present the key features of IDS/IPS systems, its differences, principle of detection, possible ways and methodology of testing parameters. Based on analysis there is chosen an optimal way to prepare a test for architecture that is shown before the conclusion. There are several software tools mentioned that can be used while process of testing on the chosen device or overall architecture.