QuestionQ130

IDS Fundamentals and Network Architecture

Which system is designed to analyze, detect, and report on security-related events?

  • A NIPS
  • B HIPS
  • C NIDS
  • D HIDS
Explanation

A Network Intrusion Prevention System (NIPS) inspects network traffic to identify security incidents, logs and reports relevant events, and can take preventive action such as blocking malicious traffic. NIST distinguishes intrusion prevention systems from detection-only systems by their ability to attempt to stop detected incidents.

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