OWASP Honeypot
An open-source Python software for creating honeypots and honeynets securely.
An open-source Python software for creating honeypots and honeynets securely.
Checked October 2026.
OWASP Honeypot is an open-source software in Python language designed for creating honeypots and honeynets in an easy and secure way. This project is compatible with Python 3.x and tested on Mac OS X and Linux. Contributions, ideas, and feedback are welcome through creating issues or contacting directly via email.
Please visit the Wiki page for more information. Note: This project is in the research and development phase, expect errors, no warranty, use with your own responsibility. Do not use it on the same server/network where you have your sensitive data. Running Example: (Ctrl + C to close and remove the honeypot service correctly).
No core features are listed for this product yet, so check the vendor's documentation for the full feature list.
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OWASP Honeypot is a product in the Honeypots & Deception category. It covers Security Research and Open Source.
OWASP Honeypot is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/OWASP/Python-Honeypot/.
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OWASP Honeypot is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.
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