A(n) ____ works to prevent an attack by blocking viruses, malformed packets, and other threats from getting into the protected network.
A) anti-virus software
B) intrusion prevention system
C) intrusion detection system
D) network monitor

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An intrusion prevention system (IPS) is specifically designed to prevent attacks by blocking viruses, malformed packets, and other threats from getting into the protected network. Anti-virus software, intrusion detection system, and network monitors do not have the same level of preventative measures as an IPS.

A(n) ____ Works to Prevent an Attack by Blocking Viruses