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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #589

CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #589: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: A network decoy used to attract and detect attackers. A honeypot is a network decoy used to attract and detect attackers, by simulating vulnerable systems or services and monitoring activity to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

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Question

What is a honeypot?

Options

  • AA type of encryption
  • BA type of intrusion detection system
  • CA network decoy used to attract and detect attackers
  • DA type of firewall

Explanation

A honeypot is a network decoy used to attract and detect attackers, by simulating vulnerable systems or services and monitoring activity to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Topics

#Honeypots#Intrusion Detection#Security Tools

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