Deceptive Defense: Unraveling the Intricacies of Honeypots and Deception Technologies in Cybersecurity
Honeypots are cybersecurity mechanisms designed to mimic real systems or networks, attracting attackers and diverting their attention from actual critical systems.
Deception technologies, on the other hand, involve deploying various deceptive elements throughout an IT environment to detect, prevent, or deflect attacks.
To Apply Honeypots
1. Select Type: Choose between low-interaction (emulates services but doesn’t run real applications) and high-interaction (fully operational systems) honeypots based on your goals and resources.
2. Deploy Strategically: Position honeypots within the network to lure attackers away from valuable assets while closely monitoring their activities.
3. Monitor and Analyze: Regularly analyze honeypot logs to gain insights into attack techniques, methods, and potential vulnerabilities.
To Apply Deception Technologies
1. Identify Assets: Determine critical assets and areas in your network to deploy deceptive elements, such as decoy files, credentials, or servers.
