Towards virtual honeynet based on LXC virtualization

Honeynet represents the new theory in network protection. Unlike purely defensive methods such as Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Data Encryption and Firewalls that try to avoid interaction with the attacker, Honeynet is based on the idea of interaction with the attacker. During this interaction, the Honeynet records all of the attacker´s actions and tools used without the attacker knowing, representing them to the security analyzers to study and prepare defensive methods. A hybrid honeynet including both the high-interaction and low-interaction honeypots was developed and implemented utilizing virtualization technology, representing a typical laboratory environment.