Honeypot

Honeypot is a security mechanism adopted to trap and detect cybercriminals or hackers. It involves creating a trap or a decoy that appears as a vulnerable system or application. The main goal of using honeypots is to divert the attacker's attention from the actual systems and gain insight into their methods, intentions, and techniques. The honeypot is designed to lure attackers into it and keep them engaged, thus preventing them from accessing the actual systems. By analyzing the actions and behaviors of the attackers, security experts develop countermeasures to protect the actual systems from similar attacks in the future. Furthermore, the data collected from the honeypot can help organizations improve their security posture, identify potential vulnerabilities, and enhance their incident response capabilities. Honeypots can also be used to train security personnel and simulate real-world attack scenarios.