A Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) is a network security device that specifically monitors the radio spectrum for the presence of unauthorized or rogue access points (APs) and other wireless threats. WIPS solutions actively scan all Wi-Fi channels to detect devices that are not authorized to be on the network. Upon detection, they can use techniques like RF triangulation and signal strength analysis to help administrators physically locate the rogue device. They can also take automated preventative measures, such as sending de-authentication packets to clients connected to the rogue AP, effectively containing the threat.

A. HIDS: A Host-based Intrusion Detection System operates on an individual computer or device, not on the network, and cannot scan the wireless spectrum for rogue APs.

B. WISS: Wireless Intrusion Sniffing System (WISS) is not a standard industry-recognized acronym for a type of security system; it is a distractor.

D. NIDS: A Network Intrusion Detection System monitors traffic on the wired network. While it might detect suspicious traffic originating from a rogue AP, it cannot actively scan radio frequencies to discover or locate it.

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et al. (2013). "Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems: A Survey." International Journal of Computer Networks & Communications (IJCNC)

Vol. 5

No. 6. This paper discusses WIDS/WIPS capabilities

stating

"A WIDS can detect rogue access points... WIPSs have the ability to prevent the threat from happening." (Section 3

p. 157).

2. Pescitelli

F.

et al. (2022). "A Survey on Wireless Security: Technical Challenges

Recent Advances

and Future Trends." IEEE Access

Vol. 10

pp. 37316-37347. The survey explains that WIPS are designed to "detect and prevent intrusions in wireless networks

such as rogue APs

evil twins

and DoS attacks." (Section IV-A

p. 37323). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3161352

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vol 4296. Springer

Berlin

Heidelberg. The paper explicitly contrasts different systems

noting that while NIDS and HIDS are essential

"they are not suitable for detecting rogue APs

" establishing the need for specialized wireless monitoring systems like WIPS. (Introduction

p. 174). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68912-713