EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA v8) — Question 14

When you are running a vulnerability scan on a network and the IDS cuts off your connection, what type of IDS is being used?

Answer options

• A. Passive IDS
• B. Active IDS
• C. Progressive IDS
• D. NIPS

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Active IDS, as it proactively responds to threats by terminating connections. In contrast, Passive IDS (A) only monitors and alerts without taking action, while Progressive IDS (C) is not a standard category. NIPS (D), or Network Intrusion Prevention System, is another term for Active IDS but is not explicitly the answer to this question.