In the IPS log file, what does a verdict of 4 indicate?

A verdict of 4 in the IPS log file signifies that the session should be dropped. This is an important aspect of intrusion prevention systems, which are designed to actively defend against potential threats by preemptively blocking malicious activities. When a traffic session receives a verdict of drop, it means that the IPS has identified it as malicious and has taken action to prevent it from entering or traversing the network. In this context, the IPS provides robust security measures by analyzing traffic patterns and behaviors, making real-time decisions to protect the integrity of the network.

The other verdicts represent alternative actions that the system can take, but a verdict of drop is specifically aligned with actively preventing a potentially harmful session from affecting the network's security.