Differentiate between HIDS and NIDS.

1.	Differentiate between HIDS and NIDS.
Answer» HIDs look at CERTAIN host-based actions including what apps are RUN, what files are accessed, and what information is stored in the kernel logs. NIDs examine the flow of data between COMPUTERS, often known as network traffic. They basically "sniff" the network for unusual activity. As a result, NIDs can IDENTIFY a hacker before he can make an unlawful entry, whereas HIDs won't notice ANYTHING is wrong until the hacker has already gotten into the system.

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