Honeypots: Concepts, Types, and Challenges

Abstract

Cybersecurity remains a paramount concern in our rapidly evolving technological era. This paper supplies a comprehensive study of honeypots, a crucial tool in modern cybersecurity. This exploration examines the purpose, concepts, diverse types, advantages, disadvantages, and challenges associated with honeypots. Consequently, this paper offers a clear understanding of how honeypots function as a decoy system strategically placed within networks to prevent, detect, and gather information about malicious actors and activities.