Although both Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) monitor network traffic for threats, the key difference lies in their response capabilities.
An IPS can automatically block or mitigate threats in real time. By contrast, an IDS is a passive system that detects and alerts administrators about suspicious activity but does not take direct action.
Essentially, an IPS focuses on active prevention while an IDS focuses on detection and reporting. Many modern solutions are IDPS (Intrusion Detection Prevention Systems). This means they combine both functions to provide comprehensive network threat monitoring and response.
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