A network administrator must install a device that will proactively stop outside attacks from reaching the LAN.
Which of the following devices would BEST meet the organization's needs?
A network administrator must install a device that will proactively stop outside attacks from reaching the LAN.
Which of the following devices would BEST meet the organization's needs?
An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is designed to not only detect but also actively stop identified threats in real-time. This makes it the best choice for proactively stopping outside attacks from reaching the LAN. In contrast, an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) only detects and alerts on potential threats, but does not actively prevent them. A proxy server handles requests and responses between clients and servers, and an authentication server manages user credentials and access, neither of which actively stop outside attacks.
IPS - intrusion prevention system IDS - intrusion detection system
A IPS can detect and prevent identified threats in real time actively stopping malicious traffic from entering the network