GCFA · Question #36
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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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)- A11% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C9% (3)
- D77% (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.
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.
'Data pot' is not a recognized or standard cybersecurity term and does not describe any defined security mechanism.
'Files pot' is not a recognized or standard cybersecurity term and does not describe any defined security mechanism.
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
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