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Host-based Intrusion Prevention System

Host-based Intrusion Prevention System

Learn about the host-based intrusion prevention system's (HIPS) role in detecting and potentially preventing security threats in an organization.

Overview

An easy way to think about a host intrusion prevention system (HIPS) is HIDS but weaponized. Instead of merely detecting malicious activity on a device, HIPS can also prevent that activity. HIPS offers not just detective control but protective control as well.

False positives

With the additional ability to block actions, HIPS ...