A software and/or hardware device that monitors system and network resources and activities, and notifies network security personnel when it identifies possible intrusions from outside the organization or misuse from within the organization is a(n) ____.
A) anti-virus device
B) intrusion prevention system
C) intrusion detection system
D) network monitor

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An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a software and/or hardware device that monitors system and network resources and activities and identifies possible intrusions from outside the organization or misuse from within the organization. It notifies network security personnel when it identifies such suspicious activities. The other options do not specifically monitor and identify intrusions in the same way as an IDS.

A Software And/or Hardware Device That Monitors System and Network