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SY0-701 Domain 1: General Security Concepts

Which of the following statements about honeypots are true? (Select 2 answers)

Multiple response — select two or more answers

Answer choices

  1. a. Honeypots are always part of a honeynet
  2. b. Honeypots mimic real systems to attract cyber attackers
  3. c. Honeypots are a type of anti-malware solution
  4. d. Honeypots contain apparent vulnerabilities that are closely monitored by a security team
  5. e. Honeypots are used to launch attacks on cyber attackers

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Honeypots mimic real systems and expose apparent vulnerabilities that are monitored to study attacker behavior.

Correct answer(s): b. Honeypots mimic real systems to attract cyber attackers, d. Honeypots contain apparent vulnerabilities that are closely monitored by a security team

Exam domain: Domain 1: General Security Concepts (12% weight on the official guide).

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