A Chief Security Officer signs off on a request to allow inbound SMB and RDP from the internet to a single VLAN. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this activity?

The correct answer is D. The security team created a honeynet. Exposing high-value targets like SMB and RDP to the internet on an isolated VLAN is characteristic of a honeynet, allowing the security team to lure and observe attackers while keeping production systems protected.

Submitted by manish99· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

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Options

AThe company built a new file-sharing site.
BThe organization is preparing for a penetration test.
CThe security team is integrating with an SASE platform.
DThe security team created a honeynet.

How the community answered

(30 responses)

A
20% (6)
B
3% (1)
C
10% (3)
D
67% (20)

Explanation

Exposing high-value targets like SMB and RDP to the internet on an isolated VLAN is characteristic of a honeynet, allowing the security team to lure and observe attackers while keeping production systems protected.

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