Which of the following categories can IPS signature objects be divided into? (Multiple choice)

The correct answer is A. Client B. Server. IPS signature objects are divided into Client and Server categories based on which side of a connection is being targeted - Client signatures detect attacks aimed at client-side applications (such as browsers or email clients), while Server signatures detect attacks targeting…

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Anti-DDoS

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AClient
BServer
CRequester
DResponder

How the community answered

(32 responses)

A
75% (24)
C
6% (2)
D
19% (6)

Explanation

IPS signature objects are divided into Client and Server categories based on which side of a connection is being targeted - Client signatures detect attacks aimed at client-side applications (such as browsers or email clients), while Server signatures detect attacks targeting server-side services (such as web servers or database servers). This classification helps the IPS engine apply the right detection logic based on the role of the host being protected.

C (Requester) and D (Responder) are distractors borrowed from general networking terminology (e.g., authentication protocols), but they are not recognized categories for IPS signatures in platforms like Fortinet FortiGate.

Memory tip: Think "CS" - Client and Server are the two pillars of IPS signature classification, just like the client-server model underpinning all network communication.

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#IPS Signatures#Signature Classification#Client-Server Architecture#Network Traffic Analysis

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