____ idss/ipss monitor activity on network segments. essentially, they sniff traffic as it flows over the network and alert a security administrator when something suspicious occurs.
IDS stands for Intrusion detection systems. These systems help detect attacks on systems and networks. IPS stands for Intrusion prevention systems (IPSs) and stop attacks in progress. Network based IDSs/IPSs monitor activity on network segments. essentially, they sniff traffic as it flows over the network and alert a security administrator when something suspicious occurs.
