Which of the following is a component of an IDS?

Which of the following is a component of an IDS?
A . All of these
B . Respond
C . Detect
D . Monitor

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Answer: A

Explanation:

An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is designed to monitor network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations and can perform several functions:

Monitor: Observing network traffic and system activities for unusual or suspicious behavior. Detect: Identifying potential security breaches including both known threats and unusual activities that could indicate new threats.

Respond: Executing pre-defined actions to address detected threats, which can include alerts or

triggering automatic countermeasures.

Reference: Cisco Systems, "Intrusion Detection Systems".