A Detailed Report on Honeypot Advantages and Disadvantages

This report analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of honeypots in the context of network security. Honeypots, designed to mimic real systems, are used to attract and misdirect hackers, thus protecting actual systems. The report highlights that honeypots can identify attackers and waste their time, as well as provide insights into hacking behaviors. The report emphasizes the role of honeypots in identifying potential threats. However, the report also acknowledges the risk that a compromised honeypot could potentially serve as an entry point to the real system, although this is a difficult task. The report concludes that the advantages of honeypots outweigh the disadvantages due to their complexity and benefits in enhancing network security.