Security - Technology
IPS
(Intrusion Prevention System)
Security software that detects suspicious activity and can automatically block it
What's it for?
Detects suspicious network activity and can block it automatically before it reaches its target.
For example…
IPS blocks a known exploit attempt against a web server before the payload reaches the application.
An IPS detects traffic matching a known attack and blocks the connection automatically before it reaches the vulnerable server
Think of it like…
Security guard who both notices the crowbar and stops the person at the door