Firewalls Questions
An intrusion prevention system (IPS) is a security technology that actively monitors network traffic and takes immediate action to prevent potential threats or attacks. It works by analyzing network packets, identifying suspicious or malicious activities, and blocking or mitigating them in real-time.
The main difference between an IPS and an IDS (Intrusion Detection System) is that an IPS not only detects and alerts about potential threats but also actively takes action to prevent them. While an IDS focuses on monitoring and providing notifications about suspicious activities, an IPS goes a step further by actively blocking or mitigating those activities to prevent any potential damage or compromise to the network.