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Conpot

Ch 136.5of 18 Honeypot Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Deployment modelself-hosted
  4. 4Decoy scopenetwork
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Conpot is ranked #13 of 18 in honeypot software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted.

Compared on honeypot software

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Deployment model
self-hostedgithub.com
Decoy scope
networkgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Conpot is an ICS honeypot intended to collect intelligence about adversaries targeting industrial control systems.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Emulation
The default profile emulates a Siemens S7-200 CPU and exposes MODBUS, HTTP, SNMP, and S7comm.conpot.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
Conpot can be run in Docker or installed on a host from PyPI or source.conpot.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Runtime requirement
The current host installation guide requires Python 3.10 or newer.conpot.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Customization
Users can create their own templates and change ports.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Safe file system
ConpotFS proxies files from a controlled location and avoids changing permissions on the actual file system.conpot.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Data sharing
Conpot includes HPFeeds support, which is not enabled by default, and shared data is provided as raw JSON.conpot.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Data access
The FAQ says users seeking shared Conpot data need an HPFriends account and must accept the share to create an auth key.conpot.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Security limitation
The project license states that the software is provided without warranty.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies the project license as GPL-2.0.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Supported environment
The project metadata classifies Conpot as a console application for Linux/POSIX.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Intended audience
Project metadata lists developers as the intended audience.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Default emulation
The default profile emulates a Siemens S7-200 CPU with expansion modules and exposes Modbus, HTTP, SNMP, and s7comm.conpot.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
Host requirement
The host installation guide says Conpot requires Python 3.10 or newer.conpot.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
Shared data format
The FAQ describes shared data as raw JSON and says a Python client can consume it through HPFeeds.conpot.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
Security
ConpotFS proxies files through a controlled location so protocol operations do not change the actual filesystem permissions.conpot.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The project links documentation, a FAQ, and GitHub issues, with no commercial support terms stated on the pages reviewed.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project describes its purpose as gathering intelligence on attacks against industrial control systems, making it relevant to ICS security research and honeypot operators.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2013github.com · 28 Sept 2026

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