Primary definition
The process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network, analyzing them for signs of possible incidents, and attempting to stop detected possible incidents. Source: NIST SP 800-94
Also known asIPS · Intrusion Prevention System · Network Intrusion Prevention · Intrusion Detection and Prevention · IDP
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— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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The process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network, analyzing them for signs of possible incidents, and attempting to stop detected possible incidents. Source: NIST SP 800-94
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Intrusion Prevention. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/intrusion-prevention
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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