Although host-based and network-based IDSs perform similar functions and have similar capabilities, which of the following is an advantage of a network-based IDS over a host-based IDS, assuming all…

The correct answer is A. Segregated from host systems. A network-based IDS has the advantage of being segregated from host systems, and as such, it would not be open to compromise in the same manner a host-based system would be. Although a network-based IDS would be external to system patching, this is not the best answer here…

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

Question

Although host-based and network-based IDSs perform similar functions and have similar capabilities, which of the following is an advantage of a network-based IDS over a host-based IDS, assuming all capabilities are equal?

Options

ASegregated from host systems
BNetwork access
CScalability
DExternal to system patching

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A
90% (44)
B
2% (1)
C
2% (1)
D
6% (3)

Explanation

A network-based IDS has the advantage of being segregated from host systems, and as such, it would not be open to compromise in the same manner a host-based system would be. Although a network-based IDS would be external to system patching, this is not the best answer here because it is a minor concern compared to segregation due to possible host compromise. Scalability is also not the best answer because, although a network-based IDS does remove processing from the host system, it is not a primary security concern. Network access is not a consideration because both a host-based IDS and a network- based IDS would have access to network resources.

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#IDS#HIDS#NIDS#Security Monitoring

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