Which two benefits does the IPS version 5.x signature format provide over the version 4.x signature format? (Choose two.)

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Which two benefits does the IPS version 5.x signature format provide over the version 4.x signature format? (Choose two.)

  • support for IPX and AppleTalk protocols
  • addition of signature micro engines
  • support for comma-delimited data import
  • support for encrypted signature parameters
  • addition of a signature risk rating

Explanation: Since IOS 12.4(11)T, Cisco introduced version 5.x IPS signature format. The new version supports encrypted signature parameters and other features such as signature risk rating, which rates the signature on security risk.

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