Which statement best explains the difference between a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and a network IDS in terms of coverage?

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A WAF is designed to protect web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP/HTTPS traffic, preventing attacks like SQL injection or XSS. On the other hand a network IDS inspects general network traffic across layers for signs of intrusion. This knowledge shows tool-level system security awareness.

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Which statement best explains the difference between a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and a network IDS in terms of coverage?

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