PCI DSS Practice Question: How does an IPS differ from an IDS? | CyberCertPrep
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How does an IPS differ from an IDS?
A.An IPS can automatically block detected threats in addition to detecting them, while an IDS only alerts
B.They are the same thing
C.IPS is for physical security
D.IDS is more advanced than IPS
Why A is correct
An IPS actively blocks detected threats in real-time, while an IDS only detects and alerts. PCI DSS requires intrusion detection and/or prevention capabilities.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Monitoring Testing
Covers monitoring testing concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Monitoring & Testing" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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