What is the functionality of an IDS?

The correct answer is B. software or device which monitors and identifies malicious network activity. An IDS is a security tool that monitors network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations and produces reports or alerts to notify system or network administrators. It examines network traffic, looks for patterns that may indicate unauthorized access…

Submitted by takeshi77· Mar 6, 2026Network Intrusion Analysis

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Aforensic tool used to perform an in-depth analysis and debugging
Bsoftware or device which monitors and identifies malicious network activity
Cdevice or software that detects and blocks suspicious files
Dendpoint protection software that prevents viruses and malware

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B
94% (16)
C
6% (1)

Explanation

An IDS is a security tool that monitors network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations and produces reports or alerts to notify system or network administrators. It examines network traffic, looks for patterns that may indicate unauthorized access, intrusions, or other security threats, and alerts when such activities are detected. IDS does not necessarily block or prevent threats but rather focuses on detecting and alerting about potential security incidents for further investigation and response by security personnel.

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#IDS#Intrusion detection#Network security#Security tools

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