Discussion 1

Week 1 Discussion 1

"Detection and Prevention" Please respond to the following:

Examine two advantages and two disadvantages of both the Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevent Systems (IPS).  Explain which you would select if your organization could only have one or the other.  Provide rationale for your response. 

Week 1 Discussion 2

"Firewalls” Please respond to the following:

· Examine two advantages and two disadvantages for both hardware and software firewalls.  

· Explain whether you recommend the hardware or software firewall.  Provide the rationale for your response. 

· Explain whether a home office that has a firewall should be considered secure.  Examine why or why not and provide a rationale for your response.

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