This Cisco Intrusion Detection System Services Module IDSM-2 is a services module for the widely deployed Cisco Catalyst chassis. With an installed base in the hundreds of thousands the Cisco Catalyst chassis is a logical platform for additional services such as firewall VPN and IDS/IPS services. This second-generation services module provides unique benefits to customers seeking IDS/IPS attack protection. The Cisco IDSM-2 is part of the Cisco Systems family of intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) solutions. It works in concert with other Cisco IDS/IPS components to efficiently protect your data infrastructure.