What is HIPS?

HIPS stands for Host Intrusion Prevention System. It is a security system installed on a host (computer) that monitors system activity to identify and block malicious behavior. HIPS typically analyzes events occurring on that host and prevents attacks by blocking suspicious or known malicious activity. This is done by monitoring system calls, application executions, registry modifications, and network communications. It is commonly used to provide enhanced protection against malware, zero-day exploits, and other advanced threats that may bypass traditional antivirus software.