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CPA · Question 47 · Area II: Security
Which security device is primarily designed to detect and block malicious traffic patterns or signatures in real-time?
Which security device is primarily designed to detect and block malicious traffic patterns or signatures in real-time?
Answer options:
A.
Router
B.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
C.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
D.
Load Balancer
How to approach this question
Distinguish between Detection (IDS) and Prevention (IPS).
Full Answer
C.Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)✓ Correct
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
An IPS sits in-line with traffic and can actively block or drop packets that match known malicious signatures. An IDS only alerts.
Common mistakes
Confusing IDS and IPS.
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