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SY0-701 · Question #285

A company wants to get alerts when others are researching and doing reconnaissance on the company One approach would be to host a part of the Infrastructure online with known vulnerabilities that…

The correct answer is D. Honeypot. A honeypot is a security mechanism set up to attract and detect potential attackers by simulating vulnerable assets. By hosting a part of the infrastructure online with known vulnerabilities that appear to be company assets, the company can observe and analyze the behavior of…

Submitted by skyler.x· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

A company wants to get alerts when others are researching and doing reconnaissance on the company One approach would be to host a part of the Infrastructure online with known vulnerabilities that would appear to be company assets. Which of the following describes this approach?

Options

  • AWatering hole
  • BBug bounty
  • CDNS sinkhole
  • DHoneypot

How the community answered

(55 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • D
    95% (52)

Explanation

A honeypot is a security mechanism set up to attract and detect potential attackers by simulating vulnerable assets. By hosting a part of the infrastructure online with known vulnerabilities that appear to be company assets, the company can observe and analyze the behavior of attackers conducting reconnaissance. This approach allows the company to get alerts and gather intelligence on potential threats.

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