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Glossary: Hardening, Firewalls and Intrusion Detection

HIPS (host-based intrusion prevention system)

Also written: HIPS

A HIDS that can also block harmful actions on its host, such as a program writing into system folders or changing startup settings.

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Related terms

HIDS (host-based intrusion detection system)EDR (endpoint detection and response)IPS (intrusion prevention system)