IPS may refer to any of the following:

  1. Sometimes called IDPS (intrusion detection prevention system), IPS is short for intrusion prevention system. An IDP is a device that helps monitor, log, and block malicious activity on a network. IPS works by looking for known signatures in an attack and watching for abnormal activity. When triggered, the system can immediately block the attack and alert an administrator.

  2. IP’s describe more than one Internet Protocol address.

  • Computer security help and support.

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