COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which network security device monitors network traffic looking fro malware and network attacks.
A
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
B
Firewall
C
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
D
Authentication, Authorization, Accounting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A WIPS monitors wireless network traffic for signs of possible intrusion. Network behavior analysis (NBA).

Detailed explanation-2: -IDS/IPS monitors all traffic on the network to identify any known malicious behavior. One of the ways in which an attacker will try to compromise a network is by exploiting a vulnerability within a device or within software.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most IPS solutions are designed to detect attacks targeting known vulnerabilities (as well as prevent them when configured to do so). Additional features exist within IPS solutions including real-time blacklisting (RBL), malware detection (and prevention) and application identification (and control).

Detailed explanation-4: -An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a network monitoring solution that detects and alerts suspicious network traffic.

Detailed explanation-5: -An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a device or software application that monitors a network for malicious activity or policy violations. Any malicious activity or violation is typically reported or collected centrally using a security information and event management system.

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