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IDS & IPS Remain Important Even as Other Tools Add IDPS Features

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For example, Mandiant researchers discovered a threat actor that ran attacks off of equipment usually ignored on the network such as wireless access point controllers, storage area network (SAN) arrays, load balancers, and video conferencing camera systems. Also read: Best Network Monitoring Tools. IDS vs. IPS. IDS & IPS Remain Relevant.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

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Connections still encompass hard-wired physical switches and routers, but also now include wireless cellular networks, wi-fi networks, virtual networks, cloud networks, and internet connections. Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. or network traffic.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

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Similarly, spoofed domain name system (DNS) and IP addresses can redirect users from legitimate connections to dangerous and malicious websites. Wireless Scanners: Use wireless scanners to detect unexpected wi-fi and cellular (4G, 5G, etc.) connections to IoT, OT, and rogue wi-fi routers. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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