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CCSP · Question #554

Which of the following technologies is used to monitor network traffic and notify if any potential threats or attacks are noticed?

The correct answer is D. IDS. An intrusion detection system (IDS) is designed to analyze network packets, compare their contents or characteristics against a set of configurations or signatures, and alert personnel if anything is detected that could constitute a threat or is otherwise designated for alerting.

Submitted by alyssa_d· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security

Question

Which of the following technologies is used to monitor network traffic and notify if any potential threats or attacks are noticed?

Options

  • AIPS
  • BWAF
  • CFirewall
  • DIDS

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    95% (53)

Explanation

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is designed to analyze network packets, compare their contents or characteristics against a set of configurations or signatures, and alert personnel if anything is detected that could constitute a threat or is otherwise designated for alerting.

Topics

#IDS#Intrusion Detection System#Network Security#Threat Detection

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