FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of system detects unauthorized intruders and then takes action to stop them from proceeding?
A
IDS
B
IPS
C
VLAN
D
NAT
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An intrusion prevention system (IPS) is a network security tool (which can be a hardware device or software) that continuously monitors a network for malicious activity and takes action to prevent it, including reporting, blocking, or dropping it, when it does occur.

Detailed explanation-2: -An intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS) is defined as a system that monitors a network and scans it for possible threats to alert the administrator and prevent potential attacks.

Detailed explanation-3: -A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. You can implement a firewall in either hardware or software form, or in a combination of both.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Firewall. It is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.

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