Guidelines on Selecting Intrusion Detection Methods in MANET

Applications of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANET) are increasing in practice; however, MANET is venerable to attacks due to its mobile and ad hoc natures. The security issue is becoming a major concern and bottle neck in the applications of MANET; therefore, selections of intrusion detection methods are especially important for MANET applications. In the current paper, an overview of existing IDS for MANET is conducted based on reviewing features, security issues and requirements of MANET for intrusion detection systems (ISD). A comparison study is conducted to compare existing intrusion detection methods based on inputs, outputs, processes, advantages and disadvantages. Some guidelines are also proposed in selecting intrusion detection methods. The results of the current research are useful for educational and industrial professionals who are interested in information systems security in the wireless world. This paper also presents a case study of a MIS/CIS/CS curriculum on the first introduction of the new technology for IDS in MANET.