Which of the following best describes a network-based intruder prevention system (NIPS)?

Which of the following best describes a network-based intruder prevention system (NIPS)?

• Detects and takes actions against threats
• Provides a sweet diversion from life's little irri
• Identifies zero-day vulnerabilities
• Detects and eliminates threats 

 

EXPLANATION

A network-based intruder prevention system attempts to detect and mitigate threats by taking action to block them. While it may be able to identify a zero-day vulnerability using anomaly-based signatures, this is not its primary function.