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What is a function of a Next-Generation IPS?

The correct answer is A. It analyzes and mitigates observed vulnerabilities in a network.. A Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) is a security device designed to inspect network traffic for malicious activity and known vulnerabilities, actively blocking or mitigating identified threats in real-time.

Submitted by naveen.iyer· Mar 5, 2026Security Fundamentals

Question

What is a function of a Next-Generation IPS?

Options

  • AIt analyzes and mitigates observed vulnerabilities in a network.
  • BIt serves as a controller within a controller-based network
  • CIt integrates with a RADIUS server to enforce Layer 2 device authentication rules
  • DIt makes forwarding decisions based on learned MAC addresses

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    92% (45)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) is a security device designed to inspect network traffic for malicious activity and known vulnerabilities, actively blocking or mitigating identified threats in real-time.

AIt analyzes and mitigates observed vulnerabilities in a network.Correct

A Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) actively inspects network traffic for known vulnerabilities, exploits, and anomalies to detect and prevent sophisticated attacks, thus analyzing and mitigating observed threats in real-time. NGIPS leverages advanced threat intelligence, application awareness, and behavioral analysis to provide deeper inspection and more effective protection than traditional IPS.

BIt serves as a controller within a controller-based network

An IPS is a security device that detects and prevents intrusions, not a controller within a controller-based (SDN) network.

CIt integrates with a RADIUS server to enforce Layer 2 device authentication rules

Integrating with a RADIUS server for Layer 2 device authentication is a function of a network access control (NAC) system or a switch configured for 802.1X, not a primary function of an IPS.

DIt makes forwarding decisions based on learned MAC addresses

Making forwarding decisions based on learned MAC addresses is a function of a Layer 2 switch.

Concept tested: Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) functionality

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/intrusion-prevention-systems-ips/what-is-ips.html

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#Next-Generation IPS#IPS#Network security#Threat mitigation

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