CCSP · Question #31
A honeypot can be used for all the following purposes except ____________.
The correct answer is B. Luring attackers. Honeypots are designed to attract and capture attackers for observation or distraction, making 'luring attackers' a mechanism rather than a distinct purpose itself.
Question
A honeypot can be used for all the following purposes except ____________.
Options
- AGathering threat intelligence
- BLuring attackers
- CDistracting attackers
- DDelaying attackers
How the community answered
(59 responses)- A2% (1)
- B88% (52)
- C3% (2)
- D7% (4)
Why each option
Honeypots are designed to attract and capture attackers for observation or distraction, making 'luring attackers' a mechanism rather than a distinct purpose itself.
Honeypots are specifically designed to gather information about attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), which is a core function of threat intelligence gathering.
While honeypots do attract attackers, 'luring attackers' is the mechanism by which they achieve purposes like gathering threat intelligence, distracting, or delaying them, rather than a distinct end purpose itself. The question asks for a *purpose* a honeypot can be used for, and the act of luring is a means to achieve those purposes.
By presenting an attractive but isolated target, honeypots can divert attackers away from actual production systems, effectively distracting them.
Engaging attackers in a honeypot environment consumes their time and resources, which can delay their attempts to breach critical systems.
Concept tested: Honeypot purposes and functions
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-for-cloud/concept-attack-simulation-honeypot
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