Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — Question 39

Which of the following is a hardware requirement that either an IDS/IPS system or a proxy server must have in order to properly function?

Answer options

• A. Fast processor to help with network traffic analysis
• B. They must be dual-homed
• C. Similar RAM requirements
• D. Fast network interface cards

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because both IDS/IPS systems and proxy servers often require dual-homed configurations to monitor and control traffic effectively across different network segments. Options A, C, and D, while important for performance, are not absolute requirements for basic functionality in the same way that a dual-homed setup is.