A Network-Based Intrusion Prevention System (NIPS) is a security solution that monitors and analyzes network traffic in real time to detect and block cyber threats before they reach endpoints or critical systems. NIPS helps businesses secure their networks by proactively stopping cyber threats before they can cause damage. Examples: Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto Networks, Snort (IPS mode), Suricata, Fortinet FortiGate Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIPS