What happens when the "Prevent" mode is activated in Intrusion Prevention?

When the "Prevent" mode is activated in Intrusion Prevention, the system actively blocks any traffic that triggers the defined security rules. This means that if a piece of network traffic is identified as potentially malicious or harmful according to the established rules, that traffic is not allowed to proceed. This proactive approach helps ensure that threats do not reach their intended targets, effectively safeguarding the system from potential breaches or damage.

The "Prevent" mode is a crucial feature in Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) as it enhances network security by not only detecting threats but also taking immediate action to block them, unlike other modes that may only log or ignore threats.