A system that monitors network use for potential hacking attempts and takes preventative action to block, isolate, or identify attempted infiltration, and raise further alarms to warn security personnel is known as a(n):
A) firewall system.
B) whitelist.
C) intrusion detection system.
D) honeypot system.
E) patching system.

Question

A system that monitors network use for potential hacking attempts and takes preventative action to block, isolate, or identify attempted infiltration, and raise further alarms to warn security personnel is known as a(n):
A) firewall system. 
B) whitelist.
C) intrusion detection system.
D) honeypot system.
E) patching system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The system described in the question is an intrusion detection system (IDS). It is designed to detect potential hacking attempts and take appropriate actions such as blocking or isolating the attacker as well as raising alarms to alert security personnel. A firewall system is responsible for limiting network traffic between different network zones, while a whitelist is a list of approved entities or software that are allowed to access a network. A honeypot system is a type of system that is designed to lure attackers into a trap, while a patching system is designed to apply software patches and updates to maintain system integrity. None of these systems fully match the description given in the question. Therefore, the answer is C.

A System That Monitors Network Use for Potential Hacking Attempts