CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 224

Which of the following would be BEST to install to find and block any malicious users within a network?

Answer options

• A. IDS
• B. IPS
• C. SCADA
• D. ICS

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, IPS (Intrusion Prevention System), as it actively monitors and takes action to block malicious activities in real-time. Option A, IDS (Intrusion Detection System), only detects threats without taking preventive measures. Options C and D, SCADA and ICS, are related to industrial control systems and are not designed specifically for detecting or blocking malicious users.