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Glossary: Security+ Exam Prep 1: Strategy and Objective Review

Network-based intrusion detection/prevention system (NIDS/NIPS)

Also written: NIDS, NIPS

Intrusion detection or prevention that watches network traffic. NIDS alerts from a copy of the traffic; NIPS sits inline and blocks.

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Intrusion detection system (IDS)Intrusion prevention system (IPS)