At minimum, active intrusion detection alerts a server or network administrator about an attack or intrusion, so the administrator can take action.

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Active intrusion detection is designed to alert server or network administrators about potential attacks or intrusions as they are happening, allowing them to take immediate action to contain and mitigate any potential damage. This is in contrast to passive intrusion detection, which simply records and logs potential threats for later analysis.

At Minimum, Active Intrusion Detection Alerts a Server or Network