CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #627: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: A firewall is used to filter incoming and outgoing network traffic, while an IDS is used to detect. A firewall is used to filter incoming and outgoing network traffic, while an intrusion detection system (IDS) is used to detect and alert on potential security incidents by monitoring network traffic for known patterns of malicious activity.

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Question

What is the difference between a firewall and an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Options

AA firewall is used to detect and prevent malicious activity on a network, while an IDS is used to
BA firewall and an IDS are both types of physical access control.
CA firewall is used to filter incoming and outgoing network traffic, while an IDS is used to detect
DA firewall and an IDS are the same thing.

Explanation

A firewall is used to filter incoming and outgoing network traffic, while an intrusion detection system (IDS) is used to detect and alert on potential security incidents by monitoring network traffic for known patterns of malicious activity.

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#Firewall#IDS#Network Security#Security Controls

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