What is not an item that a host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS) is capable of monitoring?

Question

Group of answer choices

All input and output communications on the host.

An attempt to access files on the local machine.

An attempt to access remote network-shared files.

A system call being made by running processes.

Answer 1

A host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS) is primarily focused on monitoring activities on a specific host or machine. It looks at things like system calls, file access attempts, and various input/output communications occurring on that host.

Among the options presented:

1. All input and output communications on the host. - This is typically monitored by HIDS to detect unusual behavior.

2. An attempt to access files on the local machine. - HIDS can definitely monitor file access on the local machine.

3. An attempt to access remote network-shared files. - HIDS may not effectively monitor access to remote network-shared files, as this typically falls outside of its capability since it’s focused on local activities rather than those occurring over the network.

4. A system call being made by running processes. - HIDS can monitor system calls as part of its functionality.

Conclusively, the correct answer is An attempt to access remote network-shared files, as this is not something a traditional HIDS can monitor effectively.