AhnLab AIPS
AhnLab AIPS: A focused network IPS for appliance-based deployments and granular policy control. Ranked #5 of 37 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for network appliances with detailed IPS controls.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forNetwork appliances with detailed IPS controls
- Inline blockingYes
- Founded1995 · South Korea
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines signature and behavior-based network attack detection
- Inspects SSL traffic and supports inline, SPAN, and TAP modes
- Controls applications, zones, URLs, and policies centrally via AhnLab TMS
Where it doesn't
- Designed for network appliances rather than cloud workloads
- Purchasing requires a contact-sales process
- Centralized management is provided through the AhnLab TMS integration
Our verdict on AhnLab AIPS
AhnLab AIPS is a network intrusion prevention system for organizations and data-center environments. It detects and blocks network attacks, malware, vulnerability exploitation, malicious behavior, and command-and-control connections through packet inspection, signatures, behavior detection, and threat intelligence. Its deployment model is appliance-based, with inline blocking plus SPAN and TAP monitoring modes. This makes it a fit for teams that need network-level prevention and detailed control over traffic policies rather than a cloud workload security product.
Its strongest area is the breadth of controls around network inspection. AIPS can decrypt and inspect SSL traffic through proxy-based inspection, detect malicious activity, port scans, and DDoS attacks, and identify C2 connections with blacklist support. Application control covers more than 1,600 applications, while configurable security zones support per-zone policies. Web protection, URL categorization, traffic dashboards, and real-time detection and response status add operational visibility. These capabilities suit environments where encrypted traffic inspection and granular segmentation matter.
Management and purchasing shape the buying decision. AhnLab TMS provides centralized policy and appliance management, so organizations planning a broader AhnLab-managed deployment may find the integration relevant. AIPS is purchased through a contact-sales model, and the product is positioned around network appliances rather than cloud workloads. Choose AIPS when inline prevention, behavior detection, SSL inspection, and detailed appliance policies are priorities. Consider a different product when cloud workload support or a broader platform ecosystem is central to the requirement.
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AhnLab AIPS fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Appliance |
| Network scope | Network |
| Inline blocking | Yes |
| Encrypted traffic inspection | Yes |
| Cloud workload support | No |
| Threat intelligence | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Network |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: AhnLab TMS |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | ahnlab.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
AhnLab AIPS integrations
AhnLab AIPS lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- AhnLab TMS
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- Check Point Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)Enterprise IPS combining signature, behavioral, and virtual patching defenses.8.9
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