Which of the following is an intrusion detection system that monitors and analyzes the internals of a computing system rather than the network packets on its external interfaces?

The correct answer is B. HIDS. HIDS (Host-based Intrusion Detection System) monitors and analyzes the internals of a computing system - examining log files, system calls, file integrity, and running processes - rather than network traffic, making B the correct answer. Why the others are wrong: A. IPS…

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Question

Which of the following is an intrusion detection system that monitors and analyzes the internals of a computing system rather than the network packets on its external interfaces?

Options

AIPS
BHIDS
CDMZ
DNIDS

How the community answered

(40 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
90% (36)
C
5% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

HIDS (Host-based Intrusion Detection System) monitors and analyzes the internals of a computing system - examining log files, system calls, file integrity, and running processes - rather than network traffic, making B the correct answer.

Why the others are wrong:

A. IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) - not just detection; it actively blocks threats, and typically operates at the network level
C. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - a network architecture concept (a segmented subnet), not an intrusion detection system at all
D. NIDS (Network-based Intrusion Detection System) - the opposite of HIDS; it inspects network packets on external interfaces rather than host internals

Memory tip: Think HIDS = Host (the machine itself), NIDS = Network (the wire). If the question says "internals of a computing system," that's the host - go with HIDS.

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#HIDS#Intrusion Detection#Host-based monitoring#IDS types

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