COMPUTER NETWORKING

Detailed explanation-1: -A honeypot is a network-attached system set up as a decoy to lure cyber attackers and detect, deflect and study hacking attempts to gain unauthorized access to information systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -A honeypot is a single service or computer on a network, that is configured to act as a decoy, attracting and trapping would-be attackers. A honeynet on the other hand is a network of honeypots that are used to lure in attackers and study their activities across multiple honeypots.

Detailed explanation-3: -A honeypot is a security mechanism that creates a virtual trap to lure attackers. An intentionally compromised computer system allows attackers to exploit vulnerabilities so you can study them to improve your security policies.

Detailed explanation-4: -A honeynet is a network set up with intentional vulnerabilities hosted on a decoy server to attract hackers. The primary purpose is to test network security by inviting attacks. This approach helps security experts study an actual attacker’s activities and methods to improve network security.

Detailed explanation-5: -Port scanners, such as Nmap and penetration testing tools, are useful for testing a honeypot setup. Attackers will often undertake their own port scan to look for vulnerabilities in a target network. Network admins can use Nmap to see what attackers see when they are poking around.