An intrusion prevention system is software and/or hardware 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.

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An intrusion prevention system (IPS) not only monitors and notifies but also actively blocks or prevents potential threats, unlike an intrusion detection system (IDS) which only monitors and alerts.

An Intrusion Prevention System Is Software And/or Hardware That Monitors