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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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