Overview
A honeypot is a system that appears to be a high-value target (e.g., a database or server) but is actually isolated and closely monitored. Any interaction with a honeypot is considered suspicious.
Types
- Low-interaction Honeypots: Simulate only certain services and are easy to deploy.
- High-interaction Honeypots: Run real operating systems and applications to provide more detailed information about attacker behavior.
- Honeynets: A network of multiple honeypots.
Benefits
- Early warning of new attack techniques.
- Diverting attackers away from real assets.
- Gathering intelligence for threat research.