Honeypot
A honeypot is a decoy system designed to attract attackers and detect activity.
Updated: 2026-03-06
Definition
Honeypots are intentionally exposed resources that are monitored to detect scanning, exploitation, or attacker behavior.
They can provide early warning and intelligence about threats.
Key points
- Decoy system for detection
- Provides threat intelligence
- Must be isolated to reduce risk
Common mistakes
- Deploying without isolation and monitoring.
- Assuming honeypots replace security controls.
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