which of the following information security controls creates an appealing isolated environment for hackers to prevent them from compromising critical targets while simultaneously gathering…

Question

Options

• Aintrusion detection system
• BHoneypot
• CBotnet
• DFirewall

• B
  90% (28)
• C
  6% (2)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Honeypot Explained

A Honeypot is the correct answer because it is specifically designed as a decoy system that lures hackers into an isolated, fake environment that mimics a legitimate target. It serves a dual purpose: protecting real critical systems by diverting attackers away from them, while secretly logging the hacker's techniques, tools, and behaviors for security analysis.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) monitor and alert on suspicious activity but do not actively lure or trap attackers
• Botnets are networks of compromised machines used by hackers to conduct attacks - they are an offensive tool, not a defensive control
• Firewalls filter and block unauthorized network traffic but create no "appealing environment" to attract or study attackers

Memory Tip:

Think of a honeypot like a bear trap baited with honey - it's sweet and inviting to the attacker (the "bear"), but once they engage with it, you've captured them in a controlled space while your real assets remain safe. The word "appealing isolated environment" in any exam question is a strong signal pointing directly to a Honeypot.

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