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QuestionQ241

Security Concepts and Practices

What is the main objective of deploying a honeypot?

  • A To lure hackers into attacking unused systems
  • B To entrap and track down possible hackers
  • C To set up a sacrificial lamb on the network
  • D To know when certain types of attacks are in progress and to learn about attack techniques so the network can be fortified.
Explanation

A honeypot is an intentionally exposed, closely monitored decoy system that helps detect attacks in progress and collect information about attackers’ techniques so defenses can be strengthened.

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