CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 215

A security engineer is installing a new IDS on the network. The engineer has asked a network administrator to ensure all traffic entering and leaving the router interface is available for the IDS. Which of the following should the network administrator do?

Answer options

• A. Install a network tap for the IDS.
• B. Configure ACLs to route traffic to the IDS.
• C. Install an additional NIC into the IDS.
• D. Install a loopback adapter for the IDS.
• E. Add an additional route on the router for the IDS.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as installing a network tap allows for the monitoring of all network traffic without interrupting the flow. Option B is incorrect because configuring ACLs does not ensure all traffic is sent to the IDS. Option C is not a solution for traffic access, and D and E do not provide the necessary visibility for the IDS.