Honeyport
A simpler version of a honeypot that looks for connections from external parties and performs a specific action, usually blacklisting.
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Honeyport
A simpler version of a honeypot that looks for connections from external parties and performs a specific action, usually blacklisting.
Data verified May 2026
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A honeyport is essentially a simpler version of a honeypot. Whereas honeypots aim to simulate an application or protocol for the attacker to play around with, all the honeyport looks for is a connection from an external party, after which a specific action is performed (usually blacklisting them). It is usually only targeted attackers who will connect to more unusual ports in order to determine what services are running on those ports. Honeyport scripts are available in both Linux and Python. http://www.securitygeneration.com/security/linux-bash-ncat-honeyport-script-with-iptables-and-dome9-support/ http://www.securitygeneration.com/security/honeyport-python-script-with-local-firewall-and-dome9-support/
Honeyport FAQ
Common questions about Honeyport including features, pricing, alternatives, and user reviews.
Honeyport is A simpler version of a honeypot that looks for connections from external parties and performs a specific action, usually blacklisting. It is a Security Operations solution designed to help security teams with Linux.
Honeyport is a free Security Operations tool. This makes it accessible for organizations of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Visit https://github.com/securitygeneration/Honeyport/ for download and installation instructions.
Popular alternatives to Honeyport include:
1.Deception-as-Detection - Deception based detection techniques with MITRE ATT&CK mapping and Honey Resources. (Free)
2.Project Artillery - A combination of honeypot, monitoring tool, and alerting system for detecting insecure configurations. (Free)
3.HoneyUp - Uploader honeypot designed to look like poor website security. (Free)
4.PhoneyC - PhoneyC is a client-side honeypot that emulates vulnerable web browsers to detect and analyze malicious web content and browser-based exploits. (Free)
5.HonTel - Honeypot for Telnet service with configurable settings. (Free)
Compare all Honeyport alternatives at https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/honeyport
Honeyport is for security teams and organizations that need Linux. It's particularly suitable for small to medium-sized teams looking for cost-effective solutions. Other Security Operations tools can be found at https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations
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