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John works as a Security Administrator for NetPerfect Inc. The company uses Windows-based systems. A project has been assigned to John to track malicious hackers and to strengthen the company's…

The correct answer is A. Honeypot. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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John works as a Security Administrator for NetPerfect Inc. The company uses Windows-based systems. A project has been assigned to John to track malicious hackers and to strengthen the company's security system. John configures a computer system to trick malicious hackers into thinking that it is the company's main server, which in fact is a decoy system to track hackers. Which system is John using to track the malicious hackers?

Options

  • AHoneypot
  • BIntrusion Detection System (IDS)
  • CBastion host
  • DHoneytokens

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  • A
    70% (26)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    16% (6)
  • D
    5% (2)

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