Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS)/Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS): Security measures deployed on individual devices or hosts to monitor and analyze system activities for malicious behavior. HIDS focuses on detecting potential threats by examining log files, system calls, and network traffic and then alerting administrators if suspicious activities are detected. On the other hand, HIPS takes it a step further by not only detecting threats but also attempting to prevent them from executing harmful actions. These host-based systems are particularly beneficial in identifying insider threats or targeted attacks that might be missed by network-based security systems.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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