ISC2 CC - ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Practice Test
ISC2 CC - ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity ISC2 CC Network Security 2
What is the key difference between an IDS and an IPS?
Select your answer
A
An IDS is hardware-based; an IPS is software-based
B
An IDS detects and alerts while an IPS also actively blocks detected threats
C
An IPS only monitors incoming traffic while an IDS monitors all traffic
D
They are identical in function and can be used interchangeably
Hint