CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 437

A company wants to deploy decoy systems alongside production systems in order to entice threat actors and to learn more about attackers. Which of the following best describes these systems?

Answer options

• A. DNS sinkholes
• B. Honeypots
• C. Virtual machines
• D. Neural networks

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as honeypots are specifically designed to lure attackers and monitor their activities without risking actual production systems. Option A, DNS sinkholes, are used to redirect malicious traffic but do not serve the same purpose as honeypots. Options C and D, virtual machines and neural networks, do not relate to enticing threat actors or learning about their tactics.