Practice Network Intrusion Detection Systems (nids): Monitoring Network Traffic (3)
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Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS): Monitoring Network Traffic

Practice - Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS): Monitoring Network Traffic

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does NIDS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what type of system monitors network traffic.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main function of signature-based detection?

💡 Hint: Consider the idea of matching against a database.

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Question 1

What method does NIDS use to detect known threats?

Anomaly detection
Signature-based detection
Behavioral detection

💡 Hint: Which detection method relies on a database of known patterns?

Question 2

True or false: Anomaly-based detection requires a predefined set of signatures.

True
False

💡 Hint: Does it rely on existing patterns?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a NIDS implementation plan for a mid-sized business, highlighting considerations for both signature-based and anomaly-based detection.

💡 Hint: Think about the operational needs of a business.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a real-life case where a NIDS failed to detect an attack. What alternative measures could have been in place to improve detection?

💡 Hint: Consider how technology can evolve to better detect attacks.

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