You Need the Annual PEN Test, But How Can You Test the Testers?
Annual penetration testing (PEN testing) is a staple of any strong security strategy. Whether you use an expert red team or an automated platform, PEN testing helps uncover vulnerabilities before attackers find them. At the end of the test, you receive a report outlining what needs to be fixed. But here’s the challenge: how do Read More
Managing Log Volumes?
Let’s walk through a quick thought experiment. Imagine an attacker is already on an employee’s workstation. Maybe it was a phishing link. Maybe it was an insider threat. Either way, one of your layers failed. Now the attacker is quietly exploring the workstation. They find an easy next hop—an eight-year-old Canon printer—and move to it. Read More
Someone You Don’t Know Is Already on Your Network
Here’s a reality check: attackers are already getting into networks—every day. Your daily news feed proves it. That’s why detection is paramount, and response is critical. To better detect and respond to threats, start thinking like an attacker. This mindset shift—from passive to active defense—is essential. Cyber Deception is built on this principle. It doesn’t Read More
Elevating Security to the Next Level
Internal security improvement is about more than just addressing vulnerabilities—it’s about creating a culture of vigilance, refining response processes, and ensuring every layer of the organization is resilient to attack. Why It Matters As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, organizations must adopt a proactive approach to internal security. Cyber Deception provides the tools and insights Read More
Enforcing Network Segmentation with Zero Trust
Proper network segmentation is a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, especially in zero-trust environments where access is granted on a need-to-know basis. Deception technologies offer a unique way to test and enforce segmentation policies. Testing Isolated Segments Cyber Deception places decoys in network segments that should be isolated from unauthorized users or systems. Any interaction with Read More
Addressing Weaknesses Through Testing
While many organizations focus on high-profile systems, less scrutinized areas like legacy environments, IoT devices, and shadow IT components often become points of vulnerability. Cyber Deception enables organizations to test these areas using deception elements. Deceptive Elements in Vulnerable Zones Placing decoys in less secure segments of the architecture—such as legacy systems or IoT devices—provides Read More
Preparing for the Inevitable with Drills
Even with the best defenses, breaches are sometimes unavoidable. The difference between a contained incident and a catastrophic one lies in how well-prepared your organization is to respond. Cyber Deception enhances incident response (IR) planning by simulating real-world attacks across a deception-enabled infrastructure. Realistic IR Drills Deception tools allow organizations to simulate attacks more accurately, Read More
Building a Human Firewall
Humans are often the weakest link in cybersecurity. Phishing remains one of the most successful methods for attackers to infiltrate organizations, and no amount of technology can fully replace the need for a vigilant workforce. Cyber Deception introduces an innovative way to improve employee behavior and awareness by embedding deception into training and testing programs. Read More
A Comprehensive Approach to Defense
Threat intelligence and attack simulation are critical to modern cybersecurity, and Cyber Deception takes these efforts to the next level by leveraging deception technologies in innovative ways. Why It Matters As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations must evolve with them, adopting proactive measures that protect today while preparing for tomorrow.
Building Smarter Defenses Through Intelligence
Threat intelligence isn’t just about knowing what threats exist—it’s about understanding how they operate and adapting defenses accordingly. Cyber Deception excels in this area by observing how attackers interact with deception elements. Data Capture and Analysis Every interaction with a decoy generates metadata and activity logs. This data provides invaluable insights into the tools, techniques, Read More
Misleading Attackers with False Flags
Sometimes, the best defense is a strong misdirection. False flag operations involve using deception to mislead attackers, wasting their time and resources while protecting critical assets. How It’s Done Cyber Deception can create and deploy deceptive breadcrumbs or bait files in external-facing systems, making it appear as though the organization is hiding sensitive data or Read More
Securing M&A with Competitive Analysis
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bring significant opportunities, but they also introduce cybersecurity risks. The security posture of an acquisition target can pose challenges during integration. Deception tools provide an innovative way to assess these risks during the due diligence phase. Monitoring the Target Deploying a deception platform within the target organization’s network enables the monitoring Read More
Proactively Unearthing Risks with Threat Hunting
Waiting for alerts or breaches to reveal vulnerabilities is no longer sufficient. Active threat hunting enables organizations to proactively search for risks within their environment—and deception technologies amplify this effort. Deployment in High-Risk Zones By placing baits and decoys in areas prone to risk—such as internet-facing systems, legacy environments, or zones housing high-value assets—organizations can Read More
Red Teaming as Controlled Chaos
Red teaming and penetration testing are vital components of any cybersecurity strategy, allowing organizations to assess their defenses under simulated attack conditions. By integrating deception into these exercises, organizations can elevate their testing to new levels of effectiveness. How It Works Decoys, breadcrumbs, baits, and lures can be strategically deployed across the network to test Read More
Gaining an Edge Through Deception
Cyber Deception’s approach to proactive monitoring and security posture combines advanced deception technologies with real-time visibility, offering organizations a comprehensive layer of protection. By addressing threats across multiple domains—network segmentation, vendor security, credential attacks, and OT profiling—Cyber Deception ensures that vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated before they can be exploited. With Cyber Deception, organizations can Read More
Profiling OT and ICS System Behavior
Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are critical to industries such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation. However, these systems are often prime targets for attackers due to their lack of modern security features and the significant disruption a breach can cause. Cyber Deception provides a proactive solution through behavior profiling. Deception elements can Read More
Tackling Credential Stuffing with Detection
Credential stuffing and brute force attacks are among the most common tactics used by adversaries to gain unauthorized access. These attacks exploit weak or stolen credentials, often bypassing traditional defenses like firewalls or intrusion detection systems. By deploying lures with default or commonly guessed credentials, organizations can create decoys that mimic legitimate systems. These could Read More
Strengthening Supply Chain Security Together
As organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors, their security risks expand. A single compromised vendor system can serve as a backdoor for attackers to infiltrate your network. Cyber Deception provides organizations with tools to test and validate vendor security practices. Deceptive elements like baits and breadcrumbs can be deployed within the systems and environments accessed Read More
Zero-Trust Network Segmentation in Action
The principle of zero-trust dictates that no entity, whether inside or outside the network, should be trusted by default. However, implementing zero-trust across an organization’s infrastructure is challenging. Deception technologies offer a novel way to test and enforce these principles. Cyber Deception deploys decoys and deceptive systems within segmented network zones that certain users or Read More
The Importance of Staying Ahead
Traditional security measures often rely on reactive strategies—alerts trigger only after a breach or suspicious activity occurs. While these systems play a vital role, they are no longer sufficient to combat today’s sophisticated threats. Proactive monitoring flips this paradigm by identifying vulnerabilities and potential attacks before they result in damage. By using Cyber Deception tools, Read More
Be Proactive, Be Secure
In today’s complex threat landscape, standing still is not an option. Organizations must actively engage with emerging threats, validate their compliance, and continuously test their defenses. Cyber Deception empowers businesses to take charge of their cybersecurity, ensuring they remain resilient and compliant in the face of ever-evolving risks. The journey toward proactive cybersecurity begins with Read More
The Payoff of Proactive Strategies
Investing in proactive risk management and compliance strategies offers substantial long-term benefits: With Cyber Deception, organizations can shift from a reactive to a proactive approach, transforming risk management and compliance from burdensome tasks into strategic advantages.
Building Resilience Through Testing
The resilience of a security architecture is measured by its ability to withstand attacks and adapt to new threats. Targeted deception deployments within Cyber Deception provide a unique method for testing and refining an organization’s security framework. Security architecture testing with Cyber Deception provides actionable insights, enabling organizations to refine their defenses and reduce risk.
Beyond Checklists with Proactive Assurance
Compliance with security regulations such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA is a significant component of risk management. Traditional compliance approaches often rely on periodic audits and manual reviews, leaving gaps that attackers can exploit. Cyber Deception introduces a proactive layer to compliance assurance, using deception technologies to test and validate systems against regulatory Read More
Advanced Honeypot Networks in Action
At the core of Cyber Deception’s risk management capabilities is the advanced honeypot network—a dedicated environment designed to lure adversaries away from critical systems. Honeypots, simulated systems that mimic real-world applications, attract attackers with the illusion of vulnerability. Here’s how they transform the risk management game: These networks are not merely traps—they are proactive tools Read More
Risk Management Meets Cyber Deception
Effective risk management in cybersecurity is about more than just responding to incidents—it’s about anticipating threats and mitigating vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. ACE offers a revolutionary approach by incorporating deception technologies to actively engage adversaries, diverting them from production systems while gathering actionable intelligence. Deception technologies have evolved from simple traps to sophisticated, Read More
