CYB236 Chapter 10: Distributed Intrusion Detection
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What is the main purpose of continuous monitoring and maintenance in intrusion detection systems?

  • To reduce false positives and false negatives
  • To provide proactive defense against new attack patterns
  • To simplify system configuration and administration
  • To ensure system effectiveness and updates (correct)

    • What is a key benefit of distributed intrusion detection in terms of threat detection?

  • Simplified management and incident response
  • Timely threat detection and rapid response (correct)
  • Enhanced proactive defense against evolving threats
  • Improved scalability and flexibility

    • What is an example of a use case for distributed intrusion detection?

  • Monitoring network traffic for malicious activity
  • Ensuring the security of cloud-based infrastructure (correct)
  • Protecting websites from DDoS attacks
  • Implementing a firewall to block unauthorized access

    • How do multiple sensors in a distributed intrusion detection system enhance detection accuracy?

    <p>By collaborating to cross-validate alerts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of centralized management in distributed intrusion detection?

    <p>Simplified system configuration and administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of scalability and flexibility in distributed intrusion detection?

    <p>Easy adaptation to network growth and changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of timely threat detection in distributed intrusion detection?

    <p>Reduced potential damage from threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a use case for distributed intrusion detection in terms of network security?

    <p>Protecting internal networks from unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does distributed intrusion detection enhance incident response?

    <p>By providing a unified view and facilitating coordinated action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Distributed Intrusion Detection?

    <p>To monitor and detect potential security breaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of Distributed Intrusion Detection is responsible for analyzing collected data?

    <p>Data Analysis and Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Collaboration and Communication in Distributed Intrusion Detection?

    <p>To share information and detection capabilities to improve accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Intrusion Detection Sensors in Distributed Intrusion Detection?

    <p>To monitor and detect security breaches or attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Alert Generation and Notification in Distributed Intrusion Detection?

    <p>To generate alerts to inform security personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Centralized Management Console in Distributed Intrusion Detection?

    <p>To configure the system for administration and monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Incident Response and Remediation in Distributed Intrusion Detection?

    <p>To support investigation and remediation of security incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Data Collection and Aggregation in Distributed Intrusion Detection?

    <p>To efficiently collect and centralize data from sensors for analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many key components of Distributed Intrusion Detection are mentioned in the text?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

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