Which security system operates by monitoring network traffic and taking preventive action against threats before they can infiltrate the network?
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- IDS
- IPS
IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is a security system that not only detects threats like an IDS but also takes active measures to prevent them from infiltrating the network. It can block or mitigate threats in real-time, making it a crucial component of network security.
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