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Active defense

Active defense

Active defense definition

Active defense is a strategy that aims to make cyberattacks more difficult, time-consuming, and costly.

Real active defense example

A honeypot is a computer system created to bait hackers. Honeypots help detect attacks, deflect them from more valuable targets, and gather information about cybercriminals and their tactics.

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