Honeypot

A security mechanism designed to attract and analyze cyber threats by simulating real systems.

Understanding Honeypots

Honeypots are decoy systems or networks set up to lure potential attackers and study their techniques. They collect data about attack methods, malware types, and attacker behaviors while keeping the real systems protected.

Types of Honeypots

Based on Level of Interaction

Low-interaction honeypots
Medium-interaction honeypots
High-interaction honeypots

Based on Purpose

Research honeypots
Production honeypots
Malware honeypots

Challenges and Considerations

Resource requirements
Legal implications
False positive management
Maintenance overhead
Risk of compromise