Enterprise networks are facing more complex and intelligent threats from the hacking community, putting them in a position where they need to adjust their security practices. According to a recent CSO report, the rising cybercrime landscape is leading to a revival of sorts in the security market.

The report explained that the sophisticated threats facing businesses were so successful in 2011 that many companies are recognizing the need to return to the fundamentals of data protection and initiate new security systems.

However, industry expert Alex Kirk explained that basic firewalls and other similar technologies are not enough to secure enterprise networks. Instead, organizations need to invest in smart firewall systems, such as wireless intrusion prevention and detection, to go beyond keeping hackers out of the network and also identify them if they have gained entry.

Wireless intrusion prevention and detection are among the key emerging next-generation firewall technologies. These tools not only help safeguard a network from unauthorized entry, they also identify suspicious behaviors to prevent hackers from operating within the network.