IDS) is a monitoring system that detects suspicious activities and generates alerts when they are detected.

- IDS stands for Intrusion Detection System. It is a type of security software designed to detect unauthorised access to, or attacks on, a computer network. IDS works by monitoring network traffic and looking for signs of malicious activity, such as suspicious network packets, unusual traffic patterns, or attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in the network or in specific systems. - The goal of IDS is to provide early warning of potential security threats and to help prevent attacks before they can cause damage.

BEST describes a network appliance...IDS is deployed on an appliance also known as a Firewall. Not sure if I would hire a former Comptia employee...

The key word here is warns. IDS is a system that detects suspicious activities in the network and alerts the administrator.

The correct answer is IDS as it will actively monitor network, log in details and alert the administrator but not take any actions

Why is Firewall not the answer?

Intrusion Detection System IDS

My first thought was firewall, because it acts as a barrier between the client and the network.

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