Which IPS response to an attack is the most effective in stopping attacks?
A) Dropping packets
B) Limiting suspicious traffic to a certain percentage of the total bandwidth
C) Both A and B are equally effective
D) Neither A nor B

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Dropping packets is the most effective response as it completely prevents the attack packets from reaching the target system or network. Limiting suspicious traffic still allows some of the attack traffic to reach its destination, potentially causing harm.

Which IPS Response to an Attack Is the Most Effective