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712-50 Exam - Question 165

What is the primary difference between Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)?

IPS identify potentially malicious traffic based on signature or behaviour and IDS does not

An IPS examine network traffic flows to detect and actively stop exploits and attacks

IDS are typically deployed behind the firewall and IPS are deployed in front of the firewall

Only IDS is susceptible to false positives

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Correct Answer: BC

The primary difference between an IDS and an IPS is that an IDS monitors and alerts about malicious activity, whereas an IPS can take proactive steps to stop potential threats. An IPS examines network traffic flows to detect and actively stop exploits and attacks, which accurately identifies its main function distinct from an IDS.

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3 comments

Pika26Option: B

Mar 21, 2023

Answer is B.

arifbhatkarOption: B

Jul 6, 2023

Correct answer is B

nshamsOption: B

Jul 11, 2024

IPS prevent exploits