Which IDS component is used to monitor events and alerts and control sensors?

• A. Sensors
• B. Console
• C. Central engine
• D. Firewall

Answer: (B)

The management console is the interface that lets an operator monitor events and alerts and control sensors. It provides the centralized view of what the sensors are reporting and allows commands or policy changes to be sent to the sensors, coordinating the IDS' active components. Sensors gather data from the network, the central engine analyzes that data and generates alerts, and the console surfaces those alerts while enabling management of the sensors themselves. A firewall isn’t part of the IDS architecture, so it doesn’t fit the role of monitoring, alerting, and sensor control.