What are the differences between high-interaction and low-interaction honeypots?

Answer 1

High-interaction honeypots are complex systems that simulate real environments, allowing attackers to engage fully, which provides detailed insights into their tactics and techniques. They require significant resources and management to maintain, as they can be more easily compromised. In contrast, low-interaction honeypots emulate only specific services or vulnerabilities, offering limited interaction and less risk, but also less detailed data about attacker behavior. While low-interaction honeypots are easier to deploy and manage, high-interaction honeypots provide richer information at the cost of increased complexity and risk.