Deception and Disruption 1.2

Question 1

Describe the use of a HONEYPOTS.

Answer 1

• Attracts the bad guys and traps them.
• Create a virtual world to explore.
• Creates a constant battle to discern which is a fake system and which is real.

Question 2

Describe the application of HONEYNETS.

Answer 2

• A large deception network with one or more HONEYPOTS.
• This fake network is comprised of servers, workstations, routers, switches, and firewalls.

Question 3

Describe the use of HONEYFILES in addressing attackers to a system?

Answer 3

• Honeyfiles are fake files to further convince attackers the legitimacy of a system.
• When attackers attempt to access these files, an alert is sent out.
• These files should not be accessed by anyone within your organization.

Question 4

How are HONEY TOKENS used in addressing attackers?

Answer 4

• Tracks malicious actors using traceable data which include traceable API credentials or fake email addresses.
• Allows for tracking use on the internet.

Question 5

What are examples of HONEY TOKENS?

Answer 5

• Database records, browser cookies, and web page pixels.