CyberSnare
A lightweight, web-based Admin Panel honeypot designed for cybersecurity learning and research
A lightweight, web-based Admin Panel honeypot designed for cybersecurity learning and research
CyberSnare is an educational honeypot that simulates an internal administration portal commonly found in enterprise environments. It provides a controlled, safe environment for cybersecurity learning, experimentation, and research - perfect for students, ethical hackers, and developers who want hands-on experience with authentication flows and defensive deception techniques.
Designed specifically for learning cybersecurity concepts in a safe, controlled environment.
Demonstrates honeypot concepts and defensive security strategies used in real environments.
Login system with role-based access control
Simulated system status and management interface
SendGrid integration for security notifications
Simulated user administration and firewall controls
Get CyberSnare running in your environment for educational and research purposes.
git clone https://github.com/CyberNilsen/CyberSnare.git
cd CyberSnare
python -m venv venv
pip install -r requirements.txt
Create a .env file with your SendGrid credentials and alert settings.
flask run
Visit http://127.0.0.1:8080 to access the honeypot.
Designed for cybersecurity learning, experimentation, and research. Ideal for students and professionals wanting hands-on experience with honeypot concepts.
Username: admin
Password: letmein123
Role: Administrator
(Customizable in config.py)
Cybersecurity students
Ethical hackers
Security researchers
Educational institutions
This project is for educational and research purposes only. Not secure for production use without significant hardening.
Session-based login system with role-based access control. Practice understanding authentication flows and session management in a safe environment.
Simulated system status overview, user management interface, and editable firewall rules to understand administrative interfaces.
SendGrid integration for sending security alerts and notifications, demonstrating real-world monitoring and alerting systems.
Custom error pages for 403, 404, and 500 errors with responsive UI using Bootstrap 5 for a professional appearance.
Learn core concepts behind honeypots and defensive deception techniques used in real cybersecurity environments.
MIT licensed open-source project, allowing modification and learning from the codebase for educational purposes.
Want to discuss honeypot concepts, defensive deception techniques, or collaborate on cybersecurity education projects? I'm always open to connecting with fellow security enthusiasts and educators.
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