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Which of the following best describes the purpose of intrusion detection?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of intrusion detection?
- To take action against attacks
- To prevent attacks before they occur
- To log information about attacks
- To monitor and alert on attacks in progress (correct)
What is the main difference between intrusion detection systems (IDSes) and intrusion prevention systems (IPSes)?
What is the main difference between intrusion detection systems (IDSes) and intrusion prevention systems (IPSes)?
- IDSes log information, while IPSes take action (correct)
- IDSes and IPSes are used interchangeably
- IDSes and IPSes perform the same functions
- IDSes prevent attacks, while IPSes monitor and alert
Why is logging and monitoring important for detecting and preventing intrusions?
Why is logging and monitoring important for detecting and preventing intrusions?
- To identify attackers' motives
- To detect unusual activities in the environment (correct)
- To gather evidence for legal proceedings
- To prevent attacks from occurring
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