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Sniffer Mode (Passive Mode)
Advantages
Seamless replacement of current
IDS
Minimal network changes
Does not create an additional
point-of-failure gateway
Can monitor and log suspicious
network activity
Chapter 2: Planning an Installation
Disadvantages
Passive monitoring with limited
prevention only
Must use a hub or the span port of a
switch
IDP Sensor Deployment Mode
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