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Intrusion Detection and Prevention System

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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.

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Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

acronym
IDPS
plural
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention System's
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems'