Which type of device deployment is typically positioned inline with network traffic, allowing it to actively block malicious traffic?Network-based IPS (NIPS)Host-based IDS (HIDS)Network-based IDS (NIDS)Host-based IPS (HIPS)

The type of device deployment that is typically positioned inline with network traffic, allowing it to actively block malicious traffic is Network-based IPS (NIPS).

Here's why:

1. Network-based Intrusion Prevention System (NIPS): This type of system is placed inline with network traffic. It actively monitors the network for malicious activity or policy violations. Once it detects malicious traffic, it has the capability to block it immediately, preventing it from reaching its intended destination.

2. Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS): This type of system is installed on a particular host or device. It monitors the system's logs and events for any suspicious activity. However, it does not have the capability to actively block traffic as it is not positioned inline with network traffic.

3. Network-based Intrusion Detection System (NIDS): This type of system monitors the network traffic for any suspicious activity. While it can detect malicious traffic, it does not have the capability to actively block it as it is not positioned inline with network traffic.

4. Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS): This type of system is installed on a particular host or device. It has the capability to block malicious activity, but it is not positioned inline with network traffic, so it cannot actively block network traffic.

Therefore, the correct answer is Network-based IPS (NIPS).