A company is looking to monitor and detect any suspicious activity on its servers.

The correct answer is D — Host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS).

According to WGU Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering (KFO1 / D488), a HIDS monitors individual servers or endpoints for suspicious activity and potential breaches. It provides real-time detection of unauthorized access and unusual behaviors on hosts.

HSM (A) protects cryptographic keys. Two-factor authentication (B) strengthens user authentication but does not monitor server activity. Antivirus tools (C) detect malware but are not designed to detect broader suspicious behaviors.

Reference Extract from Study Guide:

"Host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) monitor individual servers for unauthorized activities, unauthorized access attempts, and changes to critical system files."

— WGU Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering (KFO1 / D488), Intrusion Detection Systems

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