Primary definition
Software that automates the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs of possible incidents and attempting to stop detected possible incidents. (SP 800-61) (NISTIR)
Also known asIDPS · Intrusion Detection System · IDS · Intrusion Prevention System · IPS · Network Intrusion Detection System · NIDS · Host Intrusion Detection System · HIDS · Network Intrusion Prevention System · NIPS · Host Intrusion Prevention System · HIPS
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Software that automates the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs of possible incidents and attempting to stop detected possible incidents. (SP 800-61) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Intrusion Detection And Prevention System (idps). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-system-idps
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