Intrusion and Prevention Systems (IPS) are security solutions that monitor network traffic and detect and prevent malicious activity. The goal of IDPS is to identify and respond to security threats in real time, helping to prevent unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activity. IDPS typically works by analyzing network traffic and identifying patterns and behaviors that are indicative of malicious activity. This information can then be used to block malicious traffic, alert security personnel, or take other appropriate actions.