Which of the following is a computer placed on the network perimeter with the main goal of distracting hackers from attacking legitimate network resources?
A) IDS
B) router
C) honeypot
D) firewall

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A honeypot is a computer system that is designed to attract and distract attackers from attacking legitimate network resources. It is used for the purpose of studying the behavior of attackers, their methods of attack and gathering information so as to improve security measures. An IDS (Intrusion Detection System) is used to detect and alert the presence of an attacker on a network. A router is a network device that is used to route data packets between different computer networks. A firewall is a security device that is used to control access to a network and protect it from unauthorized access. Although a firewall can be configured to block incoming traffic, it is not specifically designed to distract attackers.

Which of the Following Is a Computer Placed on the Network