What is a characteristic of an IPS operating in inline-mode?

IT Questions BankCategory: CCNA SecurityWhat is a characteristic of an IPS operating in inline-mode?

What is a characteristic of an IPS operating in inline-mode?

  • It does not affect the flow of packets in forwarded traffic.
  • It requires the assistance of another network device to respond to an attack.
  • It can only send alerts and does not drop any packets.
  • It can stop malicious traffic from reaching the intended target.

Explanation: An IPS in inline-mode is directly in the traffic flow and adds latency. Inline-mode allows the sensor to stop attacks by dropping malicious traffic before it reaches the intended target, thus providing a protective service.

Exam with this question: Module 11: Quiz – IPS Technologies Network Security

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