Eben King wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Sep 2004, Chad Perrin wrote:
>
>
>>Hmm. This makes me want to try an experiment. I should set up a
>>virtual DMZ here with two sets of two computers in it: one is an
>>out-of-box Linux distro with an out-of-box Linux firewall protecting it,
>>and the other is an out-of-box Windows workstation with an out-of-box
>>Windows server protecting it. Once that's done, I'd leave them alone,
>>running 24/7. Logging the results could be fun.
>
>
> What's that called, a honeypot?
>
> I don't think the decision to leave them running overnight would come into
> play; you should have a result in a few minutes.
>
It'd be a honeypot if it was a trap set for intruders. I wouldn't be
trying to "catch" intruders, though -- just log the effects on the
machines. It's a statistical study, not a honeypot. I guess the
distinction is a fine one, but present nonetheless.
I might have a result in a few minutes, but I want extended results over
the span of weeks. Of course, I might have to reinstall Windows a few
times in the process, on either one of the Windows machines or both of
them. It's just something that'll go in the log. . . .
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