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requires no updates ever
B.
is the same as encryption
C.
uses only random guessing
D.
identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures
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Correct Answer: D. identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures
Explanation:
This is correct because Signature-based detection identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures.
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A.
uses only random guessing
B.
is the same as encryption
C.
identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures
D.
requires no updates ever
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Correct Answer: C. identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures
Explanation:
Signature-based detection is best described as something that identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures.
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identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures
B.
requires no updates ever
C.
uses only random guessing
D.
detects every unknown attack perfectly
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Correct Answer: A. identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Signature-based detection identifies known threats using predefined patterns or signatures.
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A.
cannot be placed inline
B.
is unrelated to traffic inspection
C.
can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
D.
only records alerts without action
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Correct Answer: C. can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
Explanation:
The correct answer is that IPS can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy.
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can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
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is a spreadsheet formula
C.
cannot be placed inline
D.
only records alerts without action
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Correct Answer: D. only records alerts without action
Explanation:
The misconception is "only records alerts without action"; in reality, IPS can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy.
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is unrelated to traffic inspection
B.
is a spreadsheet formula
C.
can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
D.
cannot be placed inline
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Correct Answer: C. can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
Explanation:
This is correct because IPS can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy.
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A.
cannot be placed inline
B.
is a spreadsheet formula
C.
can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
D.
is unrelated to traffic inspection
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Correct Answer: C. can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
Explanation:
IPS is best described as something that can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy.
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A.
is a spreadsheet formula
B.
cannot be placed inline
C.
can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
D.
only records alerts without action
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Correct Answer: C. can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy
Explanation:
The correct answer is that IPS can detect suspicious activity and actively block or prevent it according to policy.
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replaces user training
B.
always blocks traffic automatically
C.
monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
D.
assigns IP addresses
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Correct Answer: C. monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
Explanation:
The correct answer is that IDS monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior.
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monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
B.
is only a backup storage device
C.
always blocks traffic automatically
D.
assigns IP addresses
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Correct Answer: C. always blocks traffic automatically
Explanation:
The misconception is "always blocks traffic automatically"; in reality, IDS monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior.
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A.
assigns IP addresses
B.
is only a backup storage device
C.
monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
D.
replaces user training
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Correct Answer: C. monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
Explanation:
This is correct because IDS monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior.
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A.
monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
B.
is only a backup storage device
C.
replaces user training
D.
assigns IP addresses
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Correct Answer: A. monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior
Explanation:
IDS is best described as something that monitors network or host activity and generates alerts for suspicious behavior.
