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Which of the following types of computers is used for attracting potential intruders?

The correct answer is D. Honey pot. A honeypot is a deliberately exposed decoy system designed to lure and detect potential intruders while gathering intelligence on their tactics.

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Question

Which of the following types of computers is used for attracting potential intruders?

Options

  • ABastion host
  • BData pot
  • CFiles pot
  • DHoney pot

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    11% (4)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    9% (3)
  • D
    77% (27)

Why each option

A honeypot is a deliberately exposed decoy system designed to lure and detect potential intruders while gathering intelligence on their tactics.

ABastion host

A bastion host is a hardened, security-critical server exposed to an untrusted network to serve as a controlled access gateway, not a decoy to attract attackers.

BData pot

'Data pot' is not a recognized or standard cybersecurity term and does not describe any defined security mechanism.

CFiles pot

'Files pot' is not a recognized or standard cybersecurity term and does not describe any defined security mechanism.

DHoney potCorrect

A honeypot is a security resource whose value lies in being probed, attacked, or compromised by adversaries. It mimics a legitimate target to attract intruders, allowing security teams to monitor attack techniques, collect forensic data, and detect unauthorized access without risking production systems. It is a well-established concept in intrusion detection and threat intelligence.

Concept tested: Honeypot decoy systems for intrusion detection

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/honey_pot

Topics

#honeypot#intrusion detection#network deception

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