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Zero-day threats pose a serious challenge to enterprises as it becomes difficult
Trapping attackers and catching them red-handed before they even enter your network is the ultimate defense strategy.
There is no doubt that traditional security systems are efficient in handling threats—but known threats! What if the attacker finds a new and unimaginable way to intrude into your network?
This is where we need deception technology!
Let’s go through both methods and find the differences in detail.
Check the main traditional threat detection technologies companies use.
| Security Measure | Features |
|---|---|
| Firewalls |
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| Antivirus and Antimalware Software |
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| Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) |
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| Encryption |
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Overall, traditional systems work more like a ‘Closed’ sign on a storefront: once it’s up, the threat is stopped immediately. But when you detect the threat and catch the attacker, they change their tactics and find a different way to intrude. Skilled attackers may simply change their IP address and try again. Handling such clever attackers requires advanced technology.
This is where deception technology comes into play.
Deception technology involves intentionally misleading attackers by creating false appearances or resources that attract and trap them. The concept is just like a fake military unit placed in a war zone to mislead enemies while protecting their real targets.
This will also help the militant track the movements of enemies and understand their mode of attack without any trouble to the actual target. Similarly, deception-based threat detection not only detects attacks and attackers, it even collects the details like the attacker behavior, IP address, tools used, and tactics. This will be useful for proactive and early threat detection in the future, improving the organization’s security posture.
Businesses set up fake systems, data, and devices that mimic real ones within the network. These are often referred to as decoys.
Examples include fake files, credentials, or devices such as printers, servers, and IoT devices. These fake systems are made to look vulnerable and attract attackers. When an attacker interacts with them, an alert is triggered, revealing their position and intentions.
Additionally, businesses use breadcrumbs in their deception systems. Breadcrumbs are fake clues—such as files, fake login credentials, or documents—that guide attackers toward the decoys, luring them into engaging with the deceptive resources.
Explore how deception technology can help you:
The more attackers interact with decoys, the more you can learn and strengthen your defenses.
Now, let’s get to the main point. Traditional security measures vs. deception!
| Aspect | Traditional Security Measures | Deception Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Speed | Can be slow, especially with signature-based detection. | Detects attacks in real-time as attackers engage with decoys. |
| Approach | Reactive: Waits for an attack to happen and then responds. | Proactive: Misleads and traps attackers before they cause harm. |
| Effectiveness Against Advanced Persistent Threat (APTs) | Struggles to detect advanced, multi-stage threats (APTs). | Very effective against APTs, catching attackers early in the attack chain. |
| Cost of Deployment | High: Expensive infrastructure and maintenance for tools like firewalls and antivirus. | Cost-effective: Lower long-term costs by reducing the need for frequent updates. |
| Resource Use | High: Consumes significant system resources and personnel time. | Low: Lightweight decoys that don't interfere with regular operations. |
| False Positives | High: Often flags legitimate activity as threats. | Low: Only malicious behavior triggers alerts. |
These are the main factors where deception technology can outperform traditional systems:
Finding a robust deception tool will be the right idea for decision-makers to implement this method of protecting your critical assets, digital systems, and network.
Fidelis Deception® provides a proactive approach to cybersecurity that detects, deceives, and neutralizes attackers. It traps attackers, alerting cyber defenders quickly.
Here’s how Fidelis Deception® stands out:
Fidelis speeds up detection from weeks or months to hours or minutes, helping businesses stop attacks early. It also provides custom cybersecurity solutions on-premises and in the cloud, ensuring flexibility and scalability.
Discover how deception technology can help you:
Traditional security measures are useful but can’t track complex or unexpected attacks. Robust tools like Fidelis Deception® lure attackers with decoys, revealing their tactics and details to strengthen your security. With fewer false positives, faster response times, and stronger protection, deception technology is essential for enhancing your cybersecurity.
Traditional security systems react after an attack happens, usually by blocking known threats, while deception technology proactively tricks attackers with decoys and helps in threat hunting and trapping them before they escalate.
Yes, deception technology can be integrated with existing security systems like SIEM, EDR, and other security systems.
Fidelis Deception® uses decoys to attract attackers and triggers alerts when they interact with them. It tracks their actions, helping defenders stop threats before they spread.
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