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712-50 · Question #395

Which of the following is used to lure attackers into false environments so they can be monitored, contained, or blocked from reaching critical systems?

The correct answer is C. Deception technology. Deception technology involves deploying decoys or traps (such as fake systems, applications, or data) that appear legitimate to attackers. These decoys are used to lure attackers into a false environment, where their actions can be monitored, analyzed, and contained, without…

Information Security Core Competencies

Question

Which of the following is used to lure attackers into false environments so they can be monitored, contained, or blocked from reaching critical systems?

Options

  • ASegmentation controls.
  • BShadow applications.
  • CDeception technology.
  • DVulnerability management.

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    83% (29)
  • D
    9% (3)

Explanation

Deception technology involves deploying decoys or traps (such as fake systems, applications, or data) that appear legitimate to attackers. These decoys are used to lure attackers into a false environment, where their actions can be monitored, analyzed, and contained, without compromising real assets.

Topics

#deception technology#honeypots#threat containment#attacker misdirection

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