GIAC GCIA Exam - Topic 4 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIA exam

Question #: 64
Topic #: 4

John works as a Security Administrator for NetPerfect Inc. The company uses Windows-based systems. A project has been assigned to John to track malicious hackers and to strengthen the company's security system. John configures a computer system to trick malicious hackers into thinking that it is the company's main server, which in fact is a decoy system to track hackers.

Which system is John using to track the malicious hackers?

AHoneypot

BHoneytokens

CIntrusion Detection System (IDS)

DBastion host

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Suggested Answer: C

by Sheridan at Jan 26, 2025, 07:49 AM

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Blair

6 months ago

A decoy system? That's clever!

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Lazaro

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not an IDS? Seems like a safer option.

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Jesus

6 months ago

Honeypots are super effective for tracking!

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Herschel

7 months ago

I thought it was Honeytokens, but I guess not.

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Lashaun

7 months ago

Definitely a Honeypot! That's the classic way to catch hackers.

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Valentin

7 months ago

I was confused between honeypots and IDS. I think honeypots are more about deception, while IDS just detects intrusions, right?

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Silva

7 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I believe a honeypot is the right answer because it simulates a real server to attract attackers.

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Noel

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about honeytokens being used to track unauthorized access. Could it be that?

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Precious

8 months ago

I think John is using a honeypot since it’s designed to lure hackers and monitor their activities.

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Dan

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording here. Is the decoy system itself the thing that's tracking the hackers, or is it some other component? I'll need to re-read this a few times.

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Elizabeth

8 months ago

A honeypot! That's the system John is using to track the hackers, right? I remember learning about honeypots in class.

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Socorro

8 months ago

Okay, let's see. The question mentions that John set up a decoy system to track malicious hackers. I'm guessing the answer has to do with that decoy system.

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Major

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully and review the key details in the question.

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Yong

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about security systems. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.

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Lynna

1 year ago

A) Honeypot, no doubt. It's like a digital honey trap for those sneaky hackers. Yum, yum!

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Lang

12 months ago

C) Honeypots are a clever way to lure hackers and gather information about their tactics.

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Thurman

12 months ago

B) Yes, John is using a honeypot to track the malicious hackers.

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Jackie

12 months ago

A) Honeypot, no doubt. It's like a digital honey trap for those sneaky hackers. Yum, yum!

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Ben

1 year ago

Wait, is the answer not C) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)? I thought that was the go-to for tracking hackers.

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Candida

12 months ago

Yes, honeypots are decoy systems used to lure hackers and track their activities.

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Lawrence

12 months ago

Oh, I see. I didn't know that honeypots were used for that purpose.

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Magda

12 months ago

No, John is using a honeypot to track the malicious hackers.

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Gail

12 months ago

D) Bastion host

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Sina

12 months ago

C) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

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Reiko

1 year ago

B) Honeytokens

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Meaghan

1 year ago

A) Honeypot

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Gladys

1 year ago

Definitely A) Honeypot. It's the perfect way to sweeten the deal for those hackers and reel them in.

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Josphine

1 year ago

B) Honeytokens

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Stevie

1 year ago

That's correct! Honeypots are used to attract hackers and monitor their activities.

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Margery

1 year ago

A) Honeypot

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Hyun

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd go with A) Honeypot. It's the classic trap for catching those pesky hackers in the act.

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Shelia

1 year ago

User 4: I've heard that honeypots are really effective in catching hackers.

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Rebbecca

1 year ago

User 3: Honeytokens could also be useful in this situation.

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Rolande

1 year ago

User 2: Yeah, honeypots are great for luring them in.

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Lavonda

1 year ago

User 1: I think John is using a honeypot to track the hackers.

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Murray

1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is A) Honeypot. It's a decoy system designed to lure in and track malicious hackers.

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Rima

1 year ago

A honeypot, eh? Sounds like a sweet way to catch those hackers red-handed!

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Frederica

1 year ago

User 2: That's clever, it's like setting a trap for them.

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Jonelle

1 year ago

User 1: Yes, John is using a honeypot to track the hackers.

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Gerald

1 year ago

I believe John could also be using Honeytokens to track the hackers.

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Eladia

1 year ago

I agree with Tiera, a Honeypot is a decoy system used to track hackers.

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Tiera

1 year ago

I think John is using a Honeypot to track the hackers.

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