AP Cybersecurity

CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 5.2.1 – IDS, IPS, and EDR

Objective:

  • Students will:
    • Define IDS, IPS, and EDR and describe their roles in cybersecurity.
    • Differentiate between IDS and IPS.
    • Explain how IDS, IPS, and EDR work together for layered security.
    • Analyze scenarios to identify appropriate uses for IDS, IPS, and EDR.

Standards:

CompTIA Pentest+ Objective(s):

  • 3.2 Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
    • Infrastructure considerations
    • Intrusion prevention system (IPS)/intrusion detection system (IDS)

Guiding Question:

 How do IDS, IPS, and EDR contribute to a secure network?

Resources:

  • Lesson 5.2.1 – IDS, IPS, and EDR.pptx and 5.2.1 – IDS, IPS, and EDR Activity sheet available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

  1. Read the Lesson 5.2.1 – IDS, IPS, and EDR.pptx presentation in today’s class.
  2. Complete and hand in the completed 5.2.1 – IDS, IPS, and EDR Activity Form to complete the check for understanding activity (25 pts).

Assigned: April 21st, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 22nd, 2026