Role of Honeypot in Computer Security

Abstract

A honeypot could be a deception entice, designed to tempt an offender into trying to compromise the data systems in a corporation. If deployed properly, a honeypot will function an early-warning and advanced security police investigation tool, minimizing the risks from attacks on that systems and networks. Additionally, it offers valuable insight into potential system loopholes. Information assortment is that the major task of network forensics and honeypots are utilized in network forensics to gather helpful information. Honeypot is an exciting new technology with huge potential for security communities. This paper would first provide a temporary introduction to honeypots the categories and its uses, their importance in network security.