Answer:
Following are the differences between IDS and IPS
- IDS is a monitoring and detection system whereas IPS is a controlling system.
- IDS does not execute any action on its own whereas IPS accepts or rejects the packets based on the ruleset provided.
- IDS requires human involvement to review the results whereas IPS updates the database by the new threat faced.
Explanation:
Intrusion Detection System ( IDS )
The system analyzes the network traffic for signals that shows that the attackers use to hack and steal the data is known as Intrusion Detection System ( IDS ). It detects different kinds of behaviors, like security violations and malware.
Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
IPS works like a firewall between the external world and the internal network. IPS actively protects the network from threats based on the security profile provided.
