CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 416

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

Answer options

• A. IPS
• B. Honeypot
• C. SIEM
• D. VPN

Correct answer: A

Explanation

An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) actively monitors and responds to network threats, making it the most effective choice for mitigating malicious activity. While a Honeypot can deceive attackers and a SIEM can analyze security events, they do not directly prevent network threats like an IPS does. A VPN provides secure remote access but does not specifically address malicious network activity.