Antivirus software that scans and monitors for malware activities on a server or workstation is typically classified as a host-based intrusion detection and prevention system (HIDS/HIPS). It operates on individual devices, analyzing file system changes, application behavior, and network traffic to detect and respond to threats. Unlike network-based systems that monitor traffic across the entire network, host-based solutions focus on the security of specific endpoints. Thus, they play a crucial role in safeguarding individual machines from malware and other security threats.
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