Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software. Blink, from eEye Digital Security, took the award for Best Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software. Blink provides continuous multilayer monitoring for vulnerabilities on a client or server system and prevents vulnerabilities from being exploited. Blink controls applications (including IM) through policies; protects against spyware and phishing; and controls network traffic based on protocol, port, and communicating host address. The Blink central management console lets you secure hosts throughout the enterprise with or without end-user intervention.