What is a function of a Next-Generation IPS?

The correct answer is D. correlates user activity with network events. A Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) enhances traditional intrusion prevention by integrating context and user identity to analyze network events more deeply.

Submitted by kev92· Mar 5, 2026Security Fundamentals

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Amakes forwarding decisions based on learned MAC addresses
Bserves as a controller within a controller-based network
Cintegrates with a RADIUS server to enforce Layer 2 device authentication rules
Dcorrelates user activity with network events

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A Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) enhances traditional intrusion prevention by integrating context and user identity to analyze network events more deeply.

Amakes forwarding decisions based on learned MAC addresses

Making forwarding decisions based on learned MAC addresses is a function of a Layer 2 switch, not an IPS.

Bserves as a controller within a controller-based network

Cintegrates with a RADIUS server to enforce Layer 2 device authentication rules

Dcorrelates user activity with network eventsCorrect

Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) provides advanced threat prevention capabilities by correlating user identity and application context with network events, enabling deeper visibility and more accurate detection and prevention of sophisticated attacks than traditional signature-based systems.

Concept tested: Next-Generation IPS (NGIPS) features

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/ngips/index.html

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#NGIPS#Intrusion Prevention#Network Security

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