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Honeypot | Training Camp
Global Accelerated Learning • Est. 1999
Glossary Term Honeypot

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What is Honeypot?

A honeypot is a decoy system deployed to attract and distract cyber attackers, allowing security professionals to monitor and analyze their activities to enhance threat intelligence.

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Understanding Honeypot

A honeypot is a decoy system or resource intentionally designed to attract and deceive potential attackers. It mimics a legitimate target to lure cyber threats, allowing security professionals to study attackers' techniques, collect information, and enhance cybersecurity defenses.

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