The Protocol Analysis Module (PAM) provides the information that the Network IPS appliance uses to protect the network against intrusions.
PAM is a database that stores handling specifications for a comprehensive list of intrusions. IBM® Security keeps PAM information current with X-Press Updates (XPUs), which you can apply through the Network IPS Local Management Interface or the X-Press Update Server for the SiteProtector™ system. To control PAM, use tuning parameter configurations.