How does network-based Intrusion Prevention Systems (NIPS) differ from Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS) in their approach to security?

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NIPS protects individual hosts, while HIPS protects the entire network

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NIPS encrypts traffic, while HIPS manages key distribution

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NIPS inspects packet headers, while HIPS inspects payload contents

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NIPS blocks network-level threats, while HIPS addresses host-specific threats

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