CAS-004 Security Operations Practice Question
An organization wants to deploy a technology that lures attackers into a controlled environment to observe their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Which deception technology should the organization implement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Honeypot
A honeypot is a decoy system designed to attract attackers and gather intelligence.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Honeytoken
Why it's wrong here
Honeytokens are fake data (e.g., credentials) used to detect access, not full interaction.
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EDR
Why it's wrong here
EDR is endpoint detection and response, not a deception technology.
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Honeypot
Why this is correct
Honeypots are decoy systems that mimic real assets to lure attackers.
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SIEM
Why it's wrong here
SIEM aggregates logs, not a deception technology.
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