What is a disadvantage of network-based IPS as compared to host-based IPS?
- Network-based IPS is less cost-effective.
- Network-based IPS should not be used with multiple operating systems.
- Network-based IPS cannot examine encrypted traffic.
- Network-based IPS does not detect lower level network events.
Explanation: Network-based IPS devices are implemented as inline mode to actively monitor the traffic on networks. They can take immediate actions when security criteria match. One limitation of them is that they cannot monitor/inspect encrypted packets.
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