Certified Network Defender (CND) — Question 132

Which of the following honeypots provides an attacker access to the real operating system without any restriction and collects a vast amount of information about the attacker?

Answer options

• A. High-interaction honeypot
• B. Medium-interaction honeypot
• C. Honeyd
• D. Low-interaction honeypot

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, High-interaction honeypot, as it provides attackers with complete access to the actual OS, allowing for extensive data collection on their behavior. Options B and D represent lower levels of interaction and do not allow such unrestricted access, while C, Honeyd, is a specific tool and typically offers limited interaction.