CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1870

Which of the following typically consists of a computer, some real looking data and/or a network site that appears to be part of a production network but which is in fact isolated and well prepared?

A. honeypot
B. superpot
C. IDS
D. IPS
E. firewall
F. None of the choices.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
You may use a honeypot to detect and deflect unauthorized use of your information systems. A typical honeypot consists of a computer, some real looking data and/or a network site that appears to be part of a production network but which is in fact isolated and well prepared for trapping hackers.