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Where is a host-based intrusion detection system located?
The correct answer is D. on an end-point as an agent. Host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) are installed on individual endpoints or hosts (such as servers, workstations, or laptops) as software agents. These agents monitor and analyze activities occurring on the specific host where they are installed. HIDS are designed to…
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Where is a host-based intrusion detection system located?
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- Aon a dedicated proxy server monitoring egress traffic
- Bon a tap switch port
- Con a span switch port
- Don an end-point as an agent
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- D94% (50)
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Host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) are installed on individual endpoints or hosts (such as servers, workstations, or laptops) as software agents. These agents monitor and analyze activities occurring on the specific host where they are installed. HIDS are designed to detect suspicious activities, unauthorized access attempts, or security policy violations on the host itself, providing insights into potential security threats or breaches occurring at the endpoint
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