Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response | Weekly challenge 4 Quiz |
What is the difference between a network-based intrusion detection system (NIDS) and a host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS)?
- A NIDS logs and generates alerts. A HIDS system monitors endpoint activity.
- A NIDS collects and monitors network traffic and network data. A HIDS monitors the activity of the host on which it is installed.
- Both NIDS and HIDS monitor systems and generate alerts, but a NIDS use agents.
- A NIDS monitors the activity of the host on which it is installed. A HIDS uses signature analysis to analyze network activity.