Padded Cell: A containment strategy in intrusion detection that redirects a suspected intruder into a decoy system called a “honeypot.” This isolated environment appears realistic, engaging the intruder while protecting the actual system. It aids in studying the intruder’s actions to improve security measures.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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