The failure of an IDS system to react to an actual attack event is known as a ____.
A)false positive
B)false negative
C)Confidence Value
D)site policy

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A false negative is the failure of an IDS system to detect and respond to an actual attack event, indicating that the system failed to identify a real threat. False positives, on the other hand, refer to situations where the system triggers an alarm even though no actual attack is taking place. Confidence value is a measure of the reliability of the IDS system's decision-making process. Site policy refers to the organization's security policies and guidelines that govern the use of IDS and other security measures.

The Failure of an IDS System to React to an Actual