IDS security testing training

["Pete Herzog" <lists () isecom org>]

Hi,

The Institute for Security and Open Methodologies (www.isecom.org) is
preparing to release the next version of the OSSTMM (Open Source Security
Testing Methodology Manual - www.osstmm.org) which among other things,
provides remote testing steps for IDS effectivness and limitations.  We have
also incorporated these tests into our open source training materials
(OSSTMM Professional Security Tester).  I am working the next two weeks on
the training materials to enhance the IDS testing training and give hands
on.  I have some questions:

Has anyone here done a training which teaches you to test IDS?

What do you think is necessry for proper teaching of IDS testing?

Have you used the OSSTMM for testing IDS effectiveness and do you have any
comments?

Thanks for whatever help you can provide!

Sincerely,
-pete.