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N10-009 · Question #485

Which of the following should a junior security administrator recommend implementing to mitigate malicious network activity?

The correct answer is A. IPS. An IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is designed to actively monitor, detect, and block malicious network activity in real time, making it an effective tool for mitigation. Honeypot is used to attract and study attackers, not to prevent them. SIEM (Security Information and…

Submitted by miguelv· Mar 6, 2026Network Security

Question

Which of the following should a junior security administrator recommend implementing to mitigate malicious network activity?

Options

  • AIPS
  • BHoneypot
  • CSIEM
  • DVPN

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    90% (45)
  • B
    6% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

An IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is designed to actively monitor, detect, and block malicious network activity in real time, making it an effective tool for mitigation. Honeypot is used to attract and study attackers, not to prevent them. SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) aggregates and analyzes logs but does not directly mitigate threats. VPN (Virtual Private Network) secures data in transit but does not detect or prevent malicious The IPS is the best option for mitigating malicious network activity.

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