© Ahmed F. Sheikh 2020
A. F. SheikhCompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guidehttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6234-4_3

3. Wireless and Intrusion Detection System Network Security

Ahmed F. Sheikh1 
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Miami, FL, USA
 

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a key technology in protecting our network and information systems. This technology is now found in most networks. Anyone entering the information security field should be familiar with its operation and implementation. A variation of the IDS is the intrusion prevention system (IPS). In this lesson you will learn about various firewall technologies, honeypots, and honeynets.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to
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    Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies. ...

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