What does an IPS use to receive network traffic without modifying the traffic?

The correct answer is D. SPAN port. An IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) uses a SPAN port (Switched Port Analyzer) to receive network traffic without modifying it. The SPAN port is configured on a network switch to mirror traffic from one or more source ports to the IPS for inspection, allowing the IPS to monitor…

Submitted by satoshi_tk· Mar 30, 2026Network Security

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Aport pair
Bbridge mode
Ctransparent mode
DSPAN port

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An IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) uses a SPAN port (Switched Port Analyzer) to receive network traffic without modifying it. The SPAN port is configured on a network switch to mirror traffic from one or more source ports to the IPS for inspection, allowing the IPS to monitor the traffic passively without altering or interfering with the flow of data.

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