What is the difference between a WIDS and a WIPS?

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They are the same technology with different names A WIDS detects wireless threats and generates alerts; a WIPS can additionally take automated countermeasures to mitigate threats WIDS is for wired networks; WIPS is for wireless WIDS uses encryption; WIPS uses authentication

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A WIDS detects wireless threats and generates alerts; a WIPS can additionally take automated countermeasures to mitigate threats

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