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.
Where the book teaches it
Related terms
Intrusion detection system (IDS)Intrusion prevention system (IPS)