How does the "Detect" mode in Intrusion Prevention behave?

The "Detect" mode in Intrusion Prevention primarily focuses on identifying and logging potential threats rather than actively blocking them. In this mode, the system monitors network traffic and generates logs for any events that match predefined threat patterns or rules. This is crucial for analyzing potential vulnerabilities and understanding attack vectors without disrupting legitimate network traffic. By only logging events, this mode allows organizations to maintain uninterrupted operations while still keeping a thorough record of suspicious activities for further investigation and response.

Other modes, like "Block," would immediately stop any traffic deemed suspicious, which is not the behavior of the "Detect" mode. Therefore, the ability to log events without impacting the flow of network traffic is a defining characteristic of this mode, making it an essential tool for cybersecurity monitoring and analysis.