What is an SNMP Trap?

Question

Alert or Log messages sent by an SNMP compatible device
A honeypot designed to trick an attacker
A network of SNMP servers
A way to trick SNMP into causing a Denial of Service against itself

Answer 1

An SNMP Trap is defined as alert or log messages sent by an SNMP compatible device.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Traps are used to notify network management systems about significant events or changes in the status of network devices, allowing for real-time monitoring and alerting.