Active Monitoring
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a device connection method where the monitoring device sits inline with traffic, so data can be blocked in real time as it passes through — intrusion prevention is commonly active
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distinguish from
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Passive Monitoring — where a copy of traffic (via a tap or port monitor) is examined, and data cannot be blocked in real time; intrusion detection is commonly passive
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