Modern network traffic monitoring devices, such as FireEye and Palo Alto, provide a higher level of security and detection than common firewalls and IDS/IPSs. Describe how these devices function. Do they really offer the level of protection that they claim? Would you recommend them to a client? Why or why not?

Modern network traffic monitoring devices, such as FireEye and Palo Alto, provide a higher level of security and detection than common firewalls and IDS/IPSs. Describe how these devices function. Do they really offer the level of protection that they claim? Would you recommend them to a client? Why or why not?

Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337102063

Author:Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord

Publisher:Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord

Chapter7: Security Technology: Intrusion Detection And Prevention Systems, And Other Security Tools

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20RQ

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