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GIAC GCIA Exam - Topic 4 Question 64 Discussion

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?
C) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
A) Honeypot
B) Honeytokens
D) Bastion host

GIAC GCIA Exam - Topic 4 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIA exam
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?

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

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Blair
8 months ago
A decoy system? That's clever!
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Lazaro
9 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not an IDS? Seems like a safer option.
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Jesus
9 months ago
Honeypots are super effective for tracking!
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Herschel
9 months ago
I thought it was Honeytokens, but I guess not.
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Lashaun
9 months ago
Definitely a Honeypot! That's the classic way to catch hackers.
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Valentin
9 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
1 year ago
C) Honeypots are a clever way to lure hackers and gather information about their tactics.
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Thurman
1 year ago
B) Yes, John is using a honeypot to track the malicious hackers.
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Jackie
1 year 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
1 year ago
Yes, honeypots are decoy systems used to lure hackers and track their activities.
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Lawrence
1 year ago
Oh, I see. I didn't know that honeypots were used for that purpose.
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Magda
1 year ago
No, John is using a honeypot to track the malicious hackers.
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Gail
1 year ago
D) Bastion host
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Sina
1 year 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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