Which network security system primarily focuses on detecting and alerting about potential threats, rather than actively blocking them?
- Antivirus Software
- Firewall
- IDS (Intrusion Detection System)
- IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)
An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a network security system that primarily focuses on detecting and alerting about potential threats and security breaches but does not actively block them. It monitors network traffic and system activities for suspicious behavior.
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