Component 12 · L3/Security

Network Security Sensors

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What is a security sensor?

Security sensors observe or inspect network activity to identify suspicious behavior, policy violations or indicators of compromise. Examples include IDS, IPS, network detection and response platforms and telemetry collectors.

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Engineer takeaway

Visibility is the first step toward detection.

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