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قام Ahmed Yasser Sharabiaa بنشر تحديث
difference between IDS and IPS in cyber security❤️👨💻
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are both crucial for network security, but they serve different roles:
Intrusion Detection System (IDS):
– Purpose**: IDS monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and potential threats.
– Function**: It analyzes traffic patterns and detects signs of potential attacks or breaches.
– Response**: IDS generates alerts or logs when it detects suspicious activities. It does not take direct action to stop the threat.
– Types:
– Network-based IDS (NIDS): Monitors network traffic across multiple devices.
– Host-based IDS (HIDS): Monitors individual devices or hosts.
– Use Case**: Useful for detecting and analyzing threats, and for providing insights into security incidents. It’s often used in conjunction with other security measures.Intrusion Prevention System (IPS):
– Purpose: IPS not only detects threats but also actively takes action to prevent or mitigate them.
– Function: It inspects network traffic in real-time and can block, reject, or drop malicious packets or sessions based on predefined rules or signatures.
– Response: IPS can automatically take corrective actions, such as blocking traffic from an offending IP address or stopping an attack.
– Types:
– Network-based IPS (NIPS): Protects network infrastructure by analyzing traffic and preventing threats.
– Host-based IPS (HIPS): Protects individual systems or endpoints.
– Use Case: Ideal for environments where automated threat prevention is crucial. It provides proactive defense by stopping attacks before they can cause harm.—————————————————————————————————-
.Key Differences:
1. Functionality:
– IDS: Detects and alerts but does not take action to stop threats.
– IPS: Detects and actively prevents or mitigates threats.2. Response:
– IDS: Provides logs and alerts for further investigation.
– IPS: Automatically blocks or modifies traffic to prevent attacks.3. Deployment:
– IDS: Often deployed to monitor and analyze network traffic, complementing other security systems.
-IPS: Integrated into the network to actively enforce security policies and prevent breaches.KHALED yasser, ahmad hassoun و 6 آخرون-
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