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Eccouncil 212-89 Exam - Topic 1 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 212-89 exam
Question #: 88
Topic #: 1
[All 212-89 Questions]

[Handling and Responding to Network Security Incidents]

An attack on a network is BEST blocked using which of the following?

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Suggested Answer: A

An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) device placed inline is best suited to block attacks on a network actively. Being inline allows the IPS to analyze and take action on the traffic as it passes through the device, effectively preventing malicious traffic from reaching its target. The IPS can detect and block a wide range of attacks in real-time by using various detection methods, such as signature-based detection, anomaly detection, and policy-based detection. Unlike Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS), web proxies, or load balancers, an inline IPS is specifically designed to inspect and act on incoming and outgoing network traffic to prevent attacks before they reach network devices or applications.


by Reuben at Nov 25, 2025, 08:17 PM

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Laurel
8 hours ago
Totally agree, IPS is the way to go!
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Charlesetta
6 days ago
Surprised that a web proxy is even an option here!
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Caprice
11 days ago
Load balancer? Really? That doesn't seem right.
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Chi
16 days ago
I think HIPS can be effective too, though.
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Michael
21 days ago
A) IPS device inline is the best choice!
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Margart
26 days ago
Haha, a load balancer? Really? That's like using a hammer to swat a fly.
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Jeniffer
1 month ago
I agree, the IPS is the best choice here to actively prevent and mitigate security incidents.
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Kaitlyn
1 month ago
Option A is the correct answer. An IPS device placed inline can effectively block network attacks.
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Youlanda
1 month ago
Load balancers seem more about distributing traffic, so I doubt they would be effective in blocking an attack.
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Jesse
2 months ago
I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and I think the web proxy might help with filtering, but it doesn't really block attacks like the IPS does.
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Avery
2 months ago
The IPS device inline seems like the most logical choice here. It's specifically designed to monitor and block malicious traffic, which is exactly what we need to handle this network security incident.
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Shawnda
2 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between HIPS and IPS. I know they're both security tools, but I'm not sure which one would be better for blocking an attack. I'll have to review that before answering.
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Tayna
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember HIPS being more about host-based protection rather than blocking network attacks directly.
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Marti
2 months ago
I think the IPS device inline is the best option since it actively monitors and blocks threats in real-time.
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Jaime
2 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. An IPS device is inline and can detect and prevent attacks in real-time, so that seems like the most direct solution. I'll go with A.
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Bette
3 months ago
Web proxy might work for some web-based attacks, but an IPS has much broader capabilities to handle various network threats.
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Marica
3 months ago
I think A) IPS device inline is the best choice. It actively blocks attacks.
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Jesusa
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'd have to think through the different security devices and their capabilities. Maybe the web proxy could work too?
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Dolores
3 months ago
I think the IPS device inline would be the best option to block the network attack. It's designed specifically for that purpose.
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