Which technique is effective for detecting and managing bad packets?

The most effective technique for detecting and managing bad packets among the options provided is Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). ATP encompasses a range of security measures designed to identify and respond to threats in real time, with a focus on advanced and evasive malware. It leverages multiple detection methods, including behavioral analysis and machine learning, enabling it to recognize anomalies in network traffic that may indicate malicious activity.

In the context of managing bad packets, ATP can analyze packet flows for signs of attacks or compromises by inspecting the payload of the packets as well as their metadata. This allows for proactive identification and mitigation of potential threats before they can cause significant damage. The real-time response capabilities of ATP also mean that when bad packets are detected, the system can act quickly to block them and alert administrators to the issue.

While the other options, such as Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and firewalls, do play crucial roles in network security — with firewalls focusing primarily on filtering traffic and IDS detecting suspicious activities based on known signatures or anomalies — ATP provides a more comprehensive approach to detecting sophisticated threats that may use bad packets as a vector. File Integrity Monitoring, on the other hand, primarily focuses on detecting unauthorized changes to files rather than packet-level issues.