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Which operating system vulnerability can you protect when selecting signatures to include in an IPS sensor? (choose three)

The correct answer is C. Linux D. Mac OS E. BSD. IPS sensors can protect against vulnerabilities specific to various operating systems, including common platforms like Linux, Mac OS, and BSD.

Submitted by ravi_2018· Apr 18, 2026Security Profiles and Content Inspection

Question

Which operating system vulnerability can you protect when selecting signatures to include in an IPS sensor? (choose three)

Options

  • AIrix
  • BQNIX
  • CLinux
  • DMac OS
  • EBSD

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    92% (45)

Why each option

IPS sensors can protect against vulnerabilities specific to various operating systems, including common platforms like Linux, Mac OS, and BSD.

AIrix

Irix (a Unix operating system by SGI) is an older, less common OS, and dedicated, current IPS signatures are unlikely to be a primary focus compared to widely used systems.

BQNIX

QNIX (a Unix-like operating system) is a niche and largely historical OS, and IPS sensor signatures would not typically include protection for it due to its limited prevalence.

CLinuxCorrect

IPS sensors include signatures designed to protect against vulnerabilities found in the Linux operating system, targeting specific exploits or attack patterns.

DMac OSCorrect

IPS sensors provide protection for Mac OS vulnerabilities, detecting and preventing attacks that exploit weaknesses in Apple's operating system.

EBSDCorrect

IPS sensors offer coverage for BSD-based operating system vulnerabilities, safeguarding against known exploits specific to these systems.

Concept tested: IPS sensor operating system coverage

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/500078/ips-sensor-signatures

Topics

#IPS#Vulnerability Protection#OS Security#Security Signatures

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