How Does a Host Based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) Identify

question 105

Multiple Choice

How does a Host Based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) identify a potential attack?

• A) Examines log messages or other indications on the system.
• B) Monitors alarms sent to the system administrator
• C) Matches traffic patterns to virus signature files
• D) Examines the Access Control List (ACL)

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