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A Survey on Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems for Endpoint Security

Author(s) Ms. Aarti Jadhav, Ms. Asavari Virkar, Ms. Bhavana Gupta, Mr. Pranav Sawant, Mr. Pradeep Shirke
Country India
Abstract The rapid growth of cyber threats targeting endpoint devices has increased the importance of Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) in modern cybersecurity architectures. Unlike Network-Based Intrusion Detection Systems, which monitor traffic at the network perimeter, HIDS focus on activities occurring directly within a host system, enabling the detection of internal attacks, malware execution, and unauthorized file access. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems, analyzing existing approaches including signature-based, anomaly-based, and hybrid detection techniques. The survey also examines key functional components such as file integrity monitoring, USB-based threat detection, encryption-based file protection, and real-time activity logging. Challenges related to resource utilization, false positives, zero-day attack detection, and usability are discussed. Finally, emerging research directions including AI-driven detection models, cloud-based threat intelligence, and automated incident response are explored to highlight future advancements in host-level security systems.
Keywords Host-Based Intrusion Detection System, Endpoint Security, Cybersecurity, USB Malware Detection, File Integrity Monitoring
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-20
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64140

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