QuestionQ38Verified/Incident Detection and ResponseCopy linkReport a problemAsk AstroTutorSave questionWhich of the following is the PRIMARY function of a network intrusion detection system (IDS)?AFiltering incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security policiesBPreventing suspicious packets from being executedCAnalyzing whether packets are suspiciousDDropping network traffic if suspicious packets are detectedShow AnswerAnswerExplanationA network IDS monitors and analyzes packets and traffic patterns to detect suspicious activity or potential intrusions. It generally alerts on detected threats rather than filtering or dropping the traffic.Show comments0Show commentsCommunity DiscussionNo comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!
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