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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #356

Which one of the following security tools would be in the best position to detect malicious behavior in a device (e.g., your personal computer)?

The correct answer is D. HIDS. HIDS. Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) are designed to monitor and detect malicious behavior on a single device, such as a personal computer (see ISC2 Study Guide, Chapter4, Module 2, under Intrusion Detection System). Network- based Intrusion Detection Systems…

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Question

Which one of the following security tools would be in the best position to detect malicious behavior in a device (e.g., your personal computer)?

Options

  • ANIDS
  • BDLP
  • CFirewall
  • DHIDS

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    7% (3)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    87% (39)

Explanation

HIDS. Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) are designed to monitor and detect malicious behavior on a single device, such as a personal computer (see ISC2 Study Guide, Chapter4, Module 2, under Intrusion Detection System). Network- based Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) are designed to monitor and detect malicious behavior on a network, while firewalls are designed to prevent malicious traffic from entering a network. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems are designed to detect and prevent the unauthorized transmission of sensitive data

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#Security Tools#Intrusion Detection#Host Security

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