CCSP · Question #8
Which strategy involves using a fake production system to lure attackers in order to learn about their tactics?
The correct answer is B. Honeypot. A honeypot is a security mechanism designed as a decoy system to attract, deceive, and learn about unauthorized access attempts and attacker methodologies.
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Which strategy involves using a fake production system to lure attackers in order to learn about their tactics?
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- AIDS
- BHoneypot
- CIPS
- DFirewall
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- B88% (28)
- D3% (1)
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A honeypot is a security mechanism designed as a decoy system to attract, deceive, and learn about unauthorized access attempts and attacker methodologies.
An IDS (Intrusion Detection System) monitors network or system activities for malicious activity or policy violations and alerts, but it does not actively lure attackers.
A honeypot is an intentionally vulnerable system or network resource set up to attract attackers and act as a decoy. Its purpose is to observe and collect information about attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) without risking actual production systems, thereby enhancing an organization's defensive posture.
An IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) detects and actively blocks malicious activity, but its primary role is not to lure attackers for learning purposes.
A firewall enforces network security policies by controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined rules, it does not act as a decoy.
Concept tested: Honeypots for threat intelligence
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/honeypots
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