Security OperationsQuestion 66 of 100
Which control monitors network traffic and actively blocks detected malicious activity inline?
a.IDS
b.SIEM
c.Honeypot
d.IPS
Explanation
An intrusion prevention system (IPS) sits inline and can automatically block or drop malicious traffic it detects. Unlike an IDS, which only alerts, an IPS takes preventive action. Tuning is important to avoid blocking legitimate traffic.
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