Honeypots remain a relatively unexplored concept beyond the realms of security research organizations. This is largely due to the stigma where these types of systems are typically observed as being exploitable, therefore introducing unnecessary risk. This fear of the unknown results in lost opportunities for defenders by avoiding the topic altogether.

We will help eliminate this fear by illustrating how the strategic planning of a honeypot can not only leverage anticipated behavior from attackers but also serve as a proactive defensive measure, enabling early threat detection within a controlled environment.

Understanding Defensive Honeypots

• What is a Honeypot?
• Utilizing Honey Tokens
• Managing The Risk
• Practicality Through Deception

What is a Honeypot?

A honeypot is a strategically positioned system that serves a variety of purposes.

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