Honeypot Placement without DMZ

In a network without a DMZ, the best area to install a honeypot is in a logically isolated segment, positioned behind the main perimeter firewall but distinctly separate from the core internal production network. This setup allows the honeypot to attract and capture attackers who have bypassed initial external defenses, providing early detection and intelligence without exposing critical internal systems. Network segmentation, often implemented using VLANs or dedicated subnets, is vital for achieving this necessary isolation.

This approach aligns with principles of defense-in-depth and network segmentation, as discussed in network security texts such as Joseph Migga Kizza's Guide to Computer Network Security.