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Which type of intrusion detection system analyzes incoming network traffic?
Which type of intrusion detection system analyzes incoming network traffic?
- Anomaly-based detection
- Signature-based detection
- Host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS)
- Network intrusion detection system (NIDS) (correct)
What is the purpose of a security information and event management (SIEM) system?
What is the purpose of a security information and event management (SIEM) system?
- To distinguish malicious activity from false alarms
- To respond to detected intrusions
- To collect reports of intrusion activity or violations (correct)
- To monitor important operating system files
What is the difference between a network intrusion detection system (NIDS) and a host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS)?
What is the difference between a network intrusion detection system (NIDS) and a host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS)?
- NIDS analyzes incoming network traffic, while HIDS monitors important operating system files (correct)
- NIDS monitors important operating system files, while HIDS analyzes incoming network traffic
- NIDS uses anomaly-based detection, while HIDS uses signature-based detection
- NIDS uses signature-based detection, while HIDS uses anomaly-based detection
Which type of system monitors the inbound and outbound packets from individual hosts or devices on the network?
Which type of system monitors the inbound and outbound packets from individual hosts or devices on the network?
What is the main difference between an IDS and a firewall?
What is the main difference between an IDS and a firewall?
What type of detection method looks for specific patterns, such as byte sequences in network traffic or known malicious instruction sequences used by malware?
What type of detection method looks for specific patterns, such as byte sequences in network traffic or known malicious instruction sequences used by malware?
Where are network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) typically placed within a network?
Where are network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) typically placed within a network?
Which type of intrusion detection system uses machine learning to create a model of trustworthy activity?
Which type of intrusion detection system uses machine learning to create a model of trustworthy activity?
What is a potential drawback of anomaly-based intrusion detection systems?
What is a potential drawback of anomaly-based intrusion detection systems?
What is the main function of intrusion prevention systems?
What is the main function of intrusion prevention systems?
What is the main difference between intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems?
What is the main difference between intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems?
Study Notes
Network Intrusion Detection Systems
- A Network-based Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) analyzes incoming network traffic to identify potential security threats.
- A Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system collects, monitors, and analyzes security-related data from various sources to provide real-time insights and incident response.
NIDS vs HIDS
- Network-based Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) monitors incoming network traffic, while a Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) monitors the inbound and outbound packets from individual hosts or devices on the network.
Detection Methods
- Signature-based detection looks for specific patterns, such as byte sequences in network traffic or known malicious instruction sequences used by malware.
NIDS Placement
- Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) are typically placed within a network at strategic points, such as behind the firewall or near the internet gateway.
Anomaly-based Detection
- Anomaly-based intrusion detection systems use machine learning to create a model of trustworthy activity, identifying unusual behavior that may indicate a security threat.
- A potential drawback of anomaly-based intrusion detection systems is the high rate of false positives, which can lead to unnecessary alerts and resource waste.
Intrusion Prevention Systems
- Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are designed to prevent identified security threats from reaching the network or system, whereas Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) only detect and alert.
- The main function of Intrusion Prevention Systems is to block malicious traffic and prevent potential security breaches.
- The main difference between Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems is that IDS only detects and alerts, while IPS takes action to prevent the threat.
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Test your knowledge of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) with this quiz. Learn about the importance of monitoring networks and systems for malicious activity or policy violations, as well as the role of security information and event management (SIEM) systems in reporting and managing intrusions.
