GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) 2020 — Question 5

Which system is designed to analyze, detect, and report on security-related events?

Answer options

• A. HIPS
• B. NIPS
• C. NIDS
• D. HIDS

Correct answer: B

Explanation

NIPS, or Network Intrusion Prevention Systems, are tailored to analyze network traffic for signs of malicious activity, making them effective at detecting and reporting security-related events. In contrast, HIPS (Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems), HIDS (Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems), and NIDS (Network Intrusion Detection Systems) have different focuses, with HIDS and NIDS primarily detecting rather than preventing, and HIPS focusing on host-level protection.