Audience
Cybersecurity, InfoSec, Blueteam, Selfhosters, Homelabbers, SMBs, Security concious people.
About HoneyWire
HoneyWire is an open-source deception platform deploying canary tripwires across internal networks to detect lateral movement and intrusion activity.
How it works:
- TUI wizard instantly deploys lightweight, distroless "HoneyWires" onto any Linux host.
- Synthetic services run silently with zero reason for legitimate users or scanners to interact with them.
- If an attacker touches a HoneyWire, a high-fidelity alert routes directly to the centralized Hub.
Deployment Types:
- Web Router Decoy: Emulates admin router logins to trap web reconnaissance.
- Canary TCP Tarpit: Binds to critical ports to log payloads and slow attacks.
- File Canary (FIM): Monitors files to flag unauthorized access to decoy assets.
- ICMP Canary: Detects stealthy ping sweeps and raw network mapping.
- Network Scan Detector: Catches port scanning across local subnets.
The Hub:
A self-hosted, Web-UI control center managing node configurations, fleet, and alert routing, with frictionless UX.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Company Information
HoneyWire
Italy
honeywire.dev
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Linux
On-Premises
Training
Documentation
Not Offered
Support
Online
HoneyWire Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does HoneyWire work with?
HoneyWire works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does HoneyWire support in their product?
HoneyWire supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does HoneyWire offer?
HoneyWire offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does HoneyWire integrate with?
HoneyWire integrates with: Discord, Slack, and Wazuh.
Q: What type of training does HoneyWire provide?
HoneyWire provides training in the form of documentation and not offered.
Q: How much does HoneyWire cost?
Pricing for HoneyWire starts at Free.
