In which of the following situations should you install an IPS instead of an IDS?
A) You want to improve access times to frequently accessed websites.
B) You want to document any instance of malicious activity on your LAN.
C) You want to block a single MAC address from accessing your LAN.
D) You want to block unauthorized activity on your LAN from the Internet.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is designed to not only detect unauthorized activity, like an Intrusion Detection System (IDS), but also to actively block or prevent such activities in real-time. Therefore, for blocking unauthorized activity on your LAN from the Internet, an IPS is the appropriate choice.

In Which of the Following Situations Should You Install an IPS