What type of IDSs/IPSs monitors activity on network segments by sniffing traffic as it flows over the network and alerting a security administrator when something suspicious occurs?

Question

Group of answer choices

Network-based

Passive

Active

Host-based

Answer 1

The type of IDS/IPS that monitors activity on network segments by sniffing traffic as it flows over the network is known as Network-based.

Network-based Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) are designed to monitor and analyze traffic patterns within a network, and they can alert administrators of suspicious activities or potential threats in real time.

So the correct answer is Network-based.