Network SecurityQuestion 69 of 100
Which device inspects traffic and can actively block malicious activity inline, rather than only alerting on it?
a.IPS
b.IDS
c.Proxy cache
d.Syslog server
Explanation
An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) sits inline and can actively block or drop malicious traffic in real time. An IDS, by contrast, only detects and alerts without stopping the traffic. Inline placement is what enables prevention.
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