What is Intrusion Prevention Systems?

Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are network security appliances that monitor network and/or system activities for malicious or unwanted behavior. IPS can detect and automatically respond to intrusions, such as blocking them or reporting them to security administrators. They are commonly used to prevent a wide range of attacks, including malware, exploits, and denial-of-service attacks. IPS go beyond intrusion detection by actively blocking or preventing detected threats.