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An analyst received an alert on their desktop computer showing that an attack was successful on the host. After investigating, the analyst discovered that no mitigation action occurred during the atta
The correct answer is C. The computer has a HIDS installed on it.. Detection (HIDS) - This means that the protection system will be able to detect and alert upon a possible security event, but it will not attempt to block anything. Prevention (HIPS) - This means that when the protection system detects a possible security event, it will automatic
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An analyst received an alert on their desktop computer showing that an attack was successful on the host. After investigating, the analyst discovered that no mitigation action occurred during the attack. What is the reason for this discrepancy?
Options
- AThe computer has a HIPS installed on it.
- BThe computer has a NIPS installed on it.
- CThe computer has a HIDS installed on it.
- DThe computer has a NIDS installed on it.
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A17% (9)
- B4% (2)
- C72% (38)
- D8% (4)
Explanation
Detection (HIDS) - This means that the protection system will be able to detect and alert upon a possible security event, but it will not attempt to block anything. Prevention (HIPS) - This means that when the protection system detects a possible security event, it will automatically try to block it.
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