Multiple choice server

What is a security tradeoff when you utilize an intrusion detection system?

  1. Changes in file permissions

  2. Unexplained or common system shutdown and restarts

  3. Host performance degradation

  4. Failed logins

  5. Changes in user privileges
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) require system resources (CPU, memory, and I/O) to monitor traffic or log files. This overhead often results in host performance degradation, which is a common security tradeoff for increased visibility.

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