engineering computer science MCQ #1542

What is the purpose of a honeypot in network security?

engineering computer science MCQ #1542

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of a honeypot in network security?

    • A) To detect and divert attacks
    • B) To encrypt sensitive data
    • C) To authenticate users
    • D) To filter incoming traffic

    Answer: To detect and divert attacks

    Explanation: A honeypot is a decoy system that attracts attackers, allowing security teams to detect and analyze attack patterns.