Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS, legacy) — Question 47

What is the purpose of a honeypot IPS?

Answer options

• A. To create customized policies
• B. To detect unknown attacks
• C. To normalize streams

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer, B, highlights that a honeypot IPS is designed to detect unknown attacks by attracting malicious activity. Option A is incorrect because creating policies is not the primary function of a honeypot. Option C is also wrong, as normalizing streams relates more to data processing than attack detection.