Honeypot
Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-001954
A system (e.g., a web server) or system resource (e.g., a file on a server) that is designed to be attractive to potential crackers and intruders, like honey is attractive to bears.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CYB-001954 |
|---|---|
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| References | CNSSI 4009-2015 from IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2; CNSSI 4009-2022 from IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2; NIST CSRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Honeypot",
"field": "Cybersecurity",
"definition": "A system (e.g., a web server) or system resource (e.g., a file on a server) that is designed to be attractive to potential crackers and intruders, like honey is attractive to bears.",
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"CNSSI 4009-2015 from IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2; CNSSI 4009-2022 from IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2",
"NIST CSRC Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/honeypot/"
}
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