Advantages of IDS/IPS Systems

Which is the main advantage of software-based IDS/IPS over hardware-based IDS/IPS?

• Higher performance

• More cost-effective

• Less flexible

• Minimal resource impact

Which type of IDS/IPS is typically preferred by large enterprises?

• Software-based IDS/IPS

• Hardware-based IDS/IPS

• Signature-based IDS/IPS

• Anomaly-based IDS/IPS

Which of the following is an example of software-based IDS/IPS?

• Cisco Firepower

• Palo Alto Networks

• Snort

• Juniper SRX Series

What is a key disadvantage of hardware-based IDS/IPS compared to software-based IDS/IPS?

• Limited performance

• Higher cost

• Less reliable

• Difficult to install

Which type of IDS/IPS is easier to update and upgrade?

• Software-based IDS/IPS

• Hardware-based IDS/IPS

• Both are equally easy to update

• Neither can be easily updated

What is the impact of software-based IDS/IPS on host resources?

• Minimal impact

• Significant impact

• No impact

• Enhances performance

Which type of IDS/IPS is more flexible and customizable?

• Hardware-based IDS/IPS

• Software-based IDS/IPS

• Both are equally flexible

• Neither are customizable

What is a typical usage scenario for hardware-based IDS/IPS?

• Small to medium-sized enterprises

• Personal use

• Large enterprises and high-traffic environments

• Home networks

Which type of IDS/IPS generally offers higher performance due to dedicated resources?

• Software-based IDS/IPS

• Hardware-based IDS/IPS

• Signature-based IDS/IPS

• Anomaly-based IDS/IPS

Which type of IDS/IPS is easier to scale across various environments?

• Hardware-based IDS/IPS

• Software-based IDS/IPS

• Neither can be easily scaled

• Both are equally scalable