Data from Security Tools Flashcards
1
Q
What are Data Loss Prevention Systems?
A
DLP
used to monitor and control data endpoints, network traffic, and data stored in the cloud to prevent potential data breaches from occurring
2
Q
What are NIDS?
A
Network Intrusion Detection Systems
Passively identifies any potential threats
3
Q
What are NIPS?
A
Network Intrusion Prevention Systems
Actively blocks or prevents these potential threats
4
Q
What are Firewalls?
A
serve as a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network.
5
Q
What are Vulnerability Scanners?
A
tools that are used to identify security weaknesses in a system, including missing security patches, incorrect configurations, and other types of known vulnerabilities.
