GIAC Exam GCIA Topic 4 Question 64 Discussion

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Question #: 64
Topic #: 4

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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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Lynna

1 months ago

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

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Lang

8 days ago

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

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Thurman

13 days ago

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

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Jackie

17 days ago

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

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Ben

2 months 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

6 days ago

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

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Lawrence

8 days ago

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

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Magda

9 days ago

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

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Gail

16 days ago

D) Bastion host

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Sina

20 days ago

C) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

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Reiko

28 days ago

B) Honeytokens

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Meaghan

1 months ago

A) Honeypot

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Gladys

2 months 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

21 days ago

B) Honeytokens

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Stevie

28 days ago

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

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Margery

1 months ago

A) Honeypot

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Hyun

2 months 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

22 days ago

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

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Rebbecca

28 days ago

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

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Rolande

1 months ago

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

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Lavonda

1 months ago

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

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Murray

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

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Frederica

1 months ago

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

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Jonelle

2 months ago

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

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Gerald

2 months ago

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

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Eladia

2 months ago

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

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Tiera

3 months ago

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

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