CYB236 Chapter 10: Distributed Intrusion Detection
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What is the primary goal of ongoing monitoring and maintenance in a distributed intrusion detection system?

  • To adapt to new attack patterns and share threat intelligence
  • To reduce false positives and false negatives
  • To ensure system effectiveness and detect threats (correct)
  • To enhance detection accuracy through sensor collaboration

    • What benefit of distributed intrusion detection allows it to accommodate network growth and changes in network topology?

  • Scalability and Flexibility (correct)
  • Improved Accuracy
  • Proactive Defense
  • Timely Threat Detection

    • What is the primary function of sensors in a Distributed Intrusion Detection system?

  • To generate alerts to inform security personnel
  • To centralize data from sensors for analysis
  • To analyze collected data for potential threats
  • To monitor and detect security breaches or unauthorized activities (correct)

    • What is the primary advantage of centralized management in distributed intrusion detection?

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

    What type of environments can benefit from distributed intrusion detection?

    <p>Both enterprise networks and cloud environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Data Collection and Aggregation in Distributed Intrusion Detection?

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

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

    <p>To control system configuration, administration, and monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cross-validating alerts in distributed intrusion detection?

    <p>To reduce false positives and false negatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Data Analysis and Processing in Distributed Intrusion Detection?

    <p>To analyze collected data to identify potential threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of rapid threat detection in distributed intrusion detection?

    <p>Minimizing potential damage</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 when threats are detected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit of distributed intrusion detection enables it to adapt to evolving threats?

    <p>Proactive Defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary advantage of collaboration among sensors in distributed intrusion detection?

    <p>Enhancing detection accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of centralized management in distributed intrusion detection?

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

    What is the primary function 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 main advantage of Distributed Intrusion Detection over traditional intrusion detection systems?

    <p>It utilizes multiple sensors strategically placed throughout a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Distributed Intrusion Detection systems?

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

    What is the main characteristic that distinguishes Distributed Intrusion Detection from traditional intrusion detection systems?

    <p>It uses multiple sensors strategically placed throughout a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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