Ethical Hacking: Techniques, Tools, and Countermeasures, 4th Edition
by Michael G. Solomon, Sean-Philip Oriyano
Intrusion Prevention Systems
The next step beyond an IDS is an intrusion prevention system (IPS). This device or software protects systems from attack by using different methods of access control. In essence, it is an IDS with additional abilities that make it possible to protect the network.
The IPSs were originally developed to extend capabilities that were already present in an IDS. When you look at an IDS in all its forms, you see that it is a passive monitoring device that offers limited response capabilities. An IPS provides the ability to analyze content, application access, and other details to make determinations on access. For example, an IPS can provide additional information that yields insights into activities on overly active hosts, ...
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