What kind of threats does Fortinet's intrusion prevention system aim to prevent?

Fortinet's intrusion prevention system is specifically designed to address network vulnerabilities and breaches. This system actively monitors network traffic for potential threats and can identify and block malicious activities before they compromise network security. By analyzing data packets and using a combination of predefined rules and machine learning algorithms, the intrusion prevention system detects a variety of attack patterns including those common in network intrusions, such as exploits, malware, and unauthorized access attempts.

This focus on network threats is paramount in today’s cybersecurity landscape, where organizations are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. The ability to prevent breaches helps in safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of network resources. In contrast, the other options do not align with the primary function of an intrusion prevention system, as they pertain to hardware access control, data management, and environmental factors rather than directly addressing malpractices and vulnerabilities inherent in network environments.