@ -5,5 +5,6 @@ A Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) is a security solution designed to mon
HIPS operates at the host level, providing a last line of defense by securing the individual endpoints within a network. It is capable of preventing a wide range of attacks, including zero-day exploits, malware infections, unauthorized access attempts, and policy violations.
Visit the following resources to learn more:
- [@article@What is an Intrusion Prevention System?](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/what-is-an-intrusion-prevention-system-ips)
- [@article@What is Host intrusion prevention system (HIPS)?](https://cyberpedia.reasonlabs.com/EN/host%20intrusion%20prevention%20system%20(hips).html)
A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine monitor (VMM), is software or firmware that enables the creation and management of virtual machines (VMs) by abstracting the underlying hardware. It allows multiple VMs to run on a single physical machine, each operating independently with its own operating system and applications. Hypervisors facilitate better resource utilization by allowing a physical server to host several virtual environments, optimizing hardware efficiency.
There are two types of hypervisors:
- **Type 1 hypervisor**, or bare-metal hypervisor, runs directly on the physical hardware without a host operating system. It provides better performance and is commonly used in enterprise environments. Examples include VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V.
- **Type 2 hypervisor** runs on top of an existing operating system, relying on the host OS for resource management. These are typically used for personal or development purposes, with examples like VMware Workstation and Oracle VirtualBox.
Hypervisors are fundamental in cloud computing, virtualization, and server consolidation, allowing for flexible and efficient resource management and isolation between virtual environments.
Learn more from the following resources:
- [@article@What is a hypervisor?](https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/virtualization/what-is-a-hypervisor)
- [@official@International Organization for Standardization](https://www.iso.org/home.html)
- [@article@What is the ISO?](https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/definition/ISO#:~:text=ISO%20(International%20Organization%20for%20Standardization)%20is%20a%20worldwide,federation%20of%20national%20standards%20bodies.)
@ -5,3 +5,5 @@ Kali Linux is a specialized Linux distribution that is designed for penetration
With over 600 pre-installed penetration-testing programs, Kali Linux offers tools for various security-related tasks, such as network analysis, vulnerability scanning, and forensic analysis. Its development is overseen by Offensive Security, a company known for their contributions to the field of information security. Kali Linux is highly customizable, allowing users to tailor the system to their specific needs, and supports a wide range of hardware platforms. It is a powerful resource for professionals in the cybersecurity field, as well as for those who are passionate about learning and practicing ethical hacking techniques.
- [@article@From Known to Unknown](https://securitysandman.com/2025/01/06/from-known-to-unknown-shifting-cybersecurity-to-proactive-ai-detection/)
- [@article@Catching all Threats - Known, Unknown, and Unknown Unknown](https://www.scworld.com/perspective/catching-all-threats-known-unknown-and-unknown-unknown-before-they-can-harm-you)
- [@video@Detecting known threats](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOaHDVMQ9_s)
- [@video@How to deal with unknown threats](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH4tX_MVLh0)
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