Why A is correct
An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) monitors and alerts on suspicious activity, while an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) can also take automated blocking action.
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Detect Function
NIST CSF Detect function: continuous monitoring, anomaly and event detection, and detection processes.
This question belongs to the "Detect" domain, which makes up about 20% of the NIST CSF exam.
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