CND Network Perimeter Protection Practice Question
An organization wants to deploy a low-interaction honeypot within its DMZ network to detect unauthorized reconnaissance activity, scanning, and basic service probing without risking the compromise of an actual operating system. Which tool is best suited for this requirement?
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.
Correct answer & explanation
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Honeyd
Honeyd is a low-interaction honeypot daemon that simulates virtual hosts and services on a network, allowing administrators to configure fake TCP/UDP ports and operating system fingerprints.
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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Kali Linux Metasploitable
Why it's wrong here
Metasploitable is a high-interaction, intentionally vulnerable full operating system, not a low-interaction emulator.
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Honeyd
Why this is correct
Honeyd is a classic low-interaction honeypot framework designed to mimic multiple virtual systems and services safely.
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Snort IDS
Why it's wrong here
Snort is a signature and anomaly-based intrusion detection/prevention system, not a honeypot.
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Wireshark
Why it's wrong here
Wireshark is a passive packet analyzer, not a honeypot.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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