CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 577

Which of the following should a junior security administrator recommend implementing to mitigate malicious network activity?

Answer options

• A. Intrusion prevention system
• B. Load balancer
• C. Access logging
• D. Endpoint encryption

Correct answer: A

Explanation

An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is specifically designed to detect and prevent malicious activities on a network, making it the best choice for mitigating such threats. In contrast, a load balancer primarily manages traffic distribution, access logging records activities for auditing but does not prevent attacks, and endpoint encryption secures data on devices but does not directly address network threats.