CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 827

An organization wants to implement a solution that allows for automated logical controls for network defense. An engineer plans to select an appropriate network security component, which automates response actions based on security threats to the network. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate based on the engineer's requirements?

Answer options

• A. NIPS
• B. HIDS
• C. Web proxy
• D. Elastic load balancer
• E. NAC

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, NIPS (Network Intrusion Prevention System), as it is specifically designed to automate responses to network threats. The other options, such as HIDS (Host Intrusion Detection System) and Web proxy, do not primarily focus on automated response actions for network threats, while an Elastic load balancer and NAC (Network Access Control) do not provide the same level of network defense automation.