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In an IDS/IPS, which type of alarm occurs when legitimate traffic is improperly identified as malicious traffic?

A.
False-positive
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A.
False-positive
B.
True-negative
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B.
True-negative
C.
False-negative
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C.
False-negative
D.
True-positive
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D.
True-positive
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

In anti-malware, a false positive incorrectly identifies a legitimate file or application as malware. A false negative incorrectly identifies malware as a legitimate file or application. In intrusion detection, a false positive incorrectly identifies legitimate traffic as a threat, and a false negative incorrectly identifies a threat as legitimate traffic.

asked 23/09/2024
Giorgio Bertocchi
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