You are required to create a flowchart or write pseudocode for the following network security$-$

Task: Create a step$-$by$-$step plan to determine the appropriate response when a network intrusion attempt is detected. The decision$-$making process should include the following:

$$ If the intrusion attempt is from a known malicious IP address, block the IP and

log the event.

$$ If the intrusion attempt is from an unknown IP address, initiate a deeper

analysis to assess the threat level.

$$ If the threat level is high, escalate the issue to the network security team.

$$ If the threat level is low, monitor the IP for any further suspicious activity.

$$ Always log the event regardless of the threat level.