A software and/or hardware that monitors system and network resources and activities, and notifies network security personnel when it identifies network traffic that attempts to circumvent the security measures of a networked computer environment is a(n) .
A) anti-virus device
B) intrusion prevention system
C) intrusion detection system
D) virtual private network

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An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a software and/or hardware that monitors system and network resources and activities, and notifies network security personnel when it identifies network traffic that attempts to circumvent the security measures of a networked computer environment. An anti-virus device is used to protect against viruses, while an intrusion prevention system (IPS) actively blocks and prevents intrusion attempts. A virtual private network (VPN) is a secure private network established over a public network such as the internet.

A Software And/or Hardware That Monitors System and Network Resources