. Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) is a fully integrated security subscription. It works in tandem with the application layer content inspection of the WatchGuard device to provide real-time protection against network threats including spyware SQL injections cross-site scripting and buffer overflows. IPS scans traffic on all major protocols using continually updated signatures to detect and block all types of threats. And because IPS is integrated with the security appliance you have an easy-to-manage cost-effective solution without additional hardware to purchase and maintainKey Product Info . Flexible administrator controlComprehensive threat signaturesContinually updated databaseGranular controlAutomated source blockingIntuitive managementCost effective solution Product Features Flexible administrator controlHave the flexibility to define the action to be taken when malware is identified - enabling the network to allow block or lock questionable traffic based on type user/group protocol and severity. Comprehensive threat signaturesSignatures cover a broad range of threats including SQL injections cross-site scripting (XSS) buffer overflows denial of service and remote file inclusions. Find detailed information about the vulnerabilities and threats covered by the IPS signatures on the WatchGuard Security Portal. Continually updated databaseSignatures are updated without interruption as threats emerge so you never have to leave your network exposed. Granular controlAssign specific actions to take depending on the level of the threat - each signature has a severity assigned. Automated source blockingIP addresses identified as the source of an attack are automatically blocked to prevent further malicious traffic from entering your network. Intuitive managementManage all security functionality on your WatchGuard XTM appliance including IPS from a single intuitive console for maximum efficiency and ease of use. Cost effective solutionProvide network-wide protection for all users configured behind your WatchGuard XTM firewall with a single IPS subscription.