FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A FIREWALL IN NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A device or software that monitors, logs, and detects security breaches, but takes no action to stop or prevent the attack.
A
Virtual private network (VPN)
B
Intrusion detection system(IDS)
C
Denial of service attack (DOS)
D
Intrusion prevention system (IPS)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An IDS is designed to only provide an alert about a potential incident, which enables a security operations center (SOC) analyst to investigate the event and determine whether it requires further action. An IPS, on the other hand, takes action itself to block the attempted intrusion or otherwise remediate the incident.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intrusion detection software, which includes network intrusion detection system software (NIDS), can monitor network traffic for suspicious activity, violations of security policies, and generate alerts if it detects malicious activity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a tool that recognizes an attack in the network. It takes immediate steps to evaluate such activities and restore them to normal. Thus, IDS in security is crucial in your network. It will help you to detect traffic.

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