The article discusses using a Java-based honeypot called "Maya" to detect and analyze network and application layer attacks. A honeypot is a tool that tricks attackers by pretending to be a vulnerable system. The main goal is to gather information about intruders and their attack methods. "Maya" includes emulated services like FTP, an intrusion detection engine, and a web-based monitoring tool. This honeypot can help divert attackers away from real networks and protect against cyber threats.