honeypot
computer security mechanism; consists of data that appears to be a legitimate part of the site, but is actually isolated and monitored, and that seems to contain information or a resource of value to attackers, who are then blocked and/or analyzed
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honeypot
Summary
honeypot is a tactic[1]. honeypot has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- honeypot's instance of is recorded as tactic[3].
- honeypot is a type of computer system[4].
- honeypot is a type of decoy[5].
- honeypot is a type of trap[6].
- honeypot is used for intrusion prevention system[7].
- honeypot is used for computer security[8].
- honeypot's Commons category is recorded as Honeypot (computing)[9].
- honeypot's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://stackoverflow.com/tags/honeypot[10].
- honeypot's different from is recorded as honey trapping[11].
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Definition and Type
honeypot's instance of is recorded as tactic[3]. Recorded subclass of include computer system[4], decoy[5], and trap[6].
Use and Application
Recorded has use include intrusion prevention system[7] and computer security[8].
Why It Matters
honeypot has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] honeypot is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]