CompTIA Security+ Question L-20

Peter, a security administrator, has observed repeated attempts to break into the network. Which of the following is designed to stop an intrusion on the network?

A. NIPS
B. HIDS
C. HIPS
D. NIDS

Answer: A

Explanation:
Network-based intrusion prevention system (NIPS) monitors the entire network for suspicious traffic by analyzing protocol activity. The main functions of intrusion prevention systems are to identify malicious activity, log information about this activity, attempt to block/stop it, and report it