Chapter 14 - Network Hardening Flashcards
1
Q
What device takes an active approach to network security by detecting, and in some cases responding to, an attack on a network?
A
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
2
Q
What device passively monitors a network for threats and attacks?
A
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
3
Q
What device actively takes action when there is an attack on a network?
A
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
4
Q
What does an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) use to recognize attacks?
A
Signature Recognition
5
Q
What is the biggest drawback of Signature Recognition based network monitoring?
A
Signatures only detect attacks that have been identified and added to the database.
