Testing Host IPS Systems (Signature Based)

HI All,

I am looking at literature which talks about how to approach the
testing of a Host baed IPS system ( signature based).
I would like to know the test methodologies, test infrastructure and
tools that i can leverage to test and Host based IPS system. I would
like to know the experiences of some of you on the mailing list here
as to how can i reduce the number of false positive, and what
targets/goals should i keep in mind while doing performance testing.
I am very hopeful that i can bank on the experiences of the
experienced security professionals on this list,

Thanks a lot,

Shank

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