What is Intrusion Protection Systems?

Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are security devices that monitor network or system activities for malicious or unwanted behavior. IPS can detect and prevent intrusions by actively blocking or terminating malicious traffic or activity. They are commonly used to protect networks and systems from a wide range of threats, including malware, exploits, and denial-of-service attacks. IPS can operate inline, actively analyzing traffic and taking actions, or passively, by monitoring traffic and alerting administrators to potential threats. They often use signatures, heuristics, and behavioral analysis to identify malicious activity.