Practice - Types
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Practice Questions
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What does an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) do?
💡 Hint: Think about what a smoke detector does in case of smoke.
What is meant by signature-based detection?
💡 Hint: Consider how viruses are identified based on specific signatures.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of an Intrusion Detection System?
💡 Hint: Consider what a monitoring tool does.
True or False: Intrusion Prevention Systems do not take action to block threats.
💡 Hint: Relate this to the difference between detection and prevention.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a network where you would implement both IDS and IPS. What factors would influence your decision on the placement and configuration of these systems?
💡 Hint: Consider where the most sensitive data passes through in your design.
Create a list of potential challenges your organization might face using IDS and IPS together, including management of alerts and system performance.
💡 Hint: Think about what would happen if too many alerts are triggered.
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