Azure SOC Honeynet: Proactive Cyber Defense in Action

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@article{1710491,
      author = {Nithishree Shetty, Bhavana K C, Likhitha A, Dhanushree R, Bhagyashri Wakde},
      title = {Azure SOC Honeynet: Proactive Cyber Defense in Action},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {3},
      pages = {435-439},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710491.pdf},
      abstract = {In today?s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, traditional security mechanisms are often inadequate to combat sophisticated attacks. This work presents the design and implementation of an integrated cybersecurity framework that combines honeynet technology with Security Operations Center (SOC) operations within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. Honeynets are deployed using virtual machines and SQL databases configured as decoy systems to capture and analyze malicious activities. These insights are then fed into Azure Sentinel and Log Analytics for real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. The project demonstrates enhanced detection capabilities, scalable SOC operations, and improved incident management using Azure?s cloud-native security tools. Experimental results highlight the effectiveness of this approach in attracting attackers, gathering actionable intelligence, and strengthening network defenses. Furthermore, the project provides significant educational value by offering hands-on exposure to advanced cybersecurity practices.},
      keywords = {Cybersecurity, Honeynet, Security Operations Center (SOC), Microsoft Azure, Azure Sentinel, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Log Analytics, Proactive Defense},
      month = {September},
  }