Penetration Testing 5/5

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for organizations to use deception and disruption technologies such as honeypots and honeytokens in their cybersecurity strategies?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of deception and disruption technology used in cybersecurity?

• Honeypot

• Firewall

• Antivirus

• Encryption

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

• To store sensitive data securely

• To deceive potentially malicious users and monitor their actions

• To provide internet access to users

• To speed up network performance

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a honeynet?

• Consists of multiple honeypots

• Easier for attackers to detect

• Has the same objective as a honeypot

• More expensive to maintain

Fill in the Blank

A ________ is a fictitious word or record added to a legitimate database to detect stolen data.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the roles of a honeyfile and a honeytoken in detecting unauthorized activity. What are the key differences in their methods and use cases?

Open Ended

How do deception and disruption technologies such as honeypots, honeyfiles, honeynets, and honeytokens help organizations defend against cyber threats?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of deception or disruption technology discussed in this lesson?

• Honeypot

• Firewall

• Honeyfile

• Honeytoken

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned today, how would you explain the difference between a honeypot and a honeynet to a peer?