General configuration steps
For best results in configuring IPS scanning, follow the procedures in the order given. Also, note that if you perform any additional actions between procedures, your configuration may have different results.
1. Create an IPS sensor.
2. Add filters and/or predefined signatures and custom signatures to the sensor. The filters and signatures specify which signatures the IPS engine will look for in the network traffic.
3. Select a security policy or create a new one.
4. In the security policy, turn on IPS, and choose the IPS sensor from the list.
All the network traffic controlled by this security policy will be processed according to the settings in the policy. These settings include the IPS sensor you specify in the policy.