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What is an intrusion detection system for?

Detecting network attacks in progress.

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Why: IDS products detect attacks as they happen and help with after-attack investigation.

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An IDS is a smoke alarm for your network.
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Answer: Detecting network attacks in progress. IDS products detect attacks as they happen and help with after-attack investigation.

  1. Computer security en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security
    Intrusion Detection System (IDS) products are designed to detect network attacks in-progress
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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