CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 504

Which of the following is most likely to be implemented to actively mitigate intrusions on a host device?

Answer options

• A. HIDS
• B. NIDS
• C. HIPS
• D. NIPS

Correct answer: C

Explanation

HIPS, or Host Intrusion Prevention System, is specifically designed to actively block potential intrusions on a host device. In contrast, HIDS (Host Intrusion Detection System) only detects and alerts, while NIDS (Network Intrusion Detection System) and NIPS (Network Intrusion Prevention System) focus on network-level threats rather than host-level protection.