What Type of IDSs/IPSs Monitors Activity on Network Segments by Sniffing

question 50

Multiple Choice

What type of IDSs/IPSs monitors activity on network segments by sniffing traffic as it flows over the network and alerting a security administrator when something suspicious occurs?

• A) Passive
• B) Active
• C) Network-based
• D) Host-based

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