What is Deception Technology?

Deception technology employs strategically placed decoys within your network, mimicking real assets like servers, databases, and applications. These decoys act as bait, attracting attackers and giving them a false sense of security. When an attacker interacts with a decoy, their activity is monitored and analysed, revealing their tactics and intentions.

How Threat Deception Technology Works:

1. Deployment: Accel Cybersecurity strategically deploys realistic decoys across your network, spanning servers, applications, and data. These decoys are indistinguishable from real assets to attackers.
2. Engagement: Attackers, lured by the seemingly valuable targets, begin interacting with the decoys. Their actions trigger alerts within the deception platform.
3. Analysis: Accel’s security analysts monitor and analyze attacker behavior. This unveils their techniques, tools, and objectives, providing valuable insights.

Response: With this intelligence, Accel can initiate a swift and targeted response, neutralizing the threat before it compromises your real assets.

Why is Deception Technology Important?

• Early Threat Detection: Deception technology shines a light on threats before they can gain a foothold in your network. This proactive approach allows for a faster and more effective response.
• Reduced Dwell Time: By engaging attackers with decoys, deception technology minimizes the time they spend within your network, limiting potential damage.
• Improved Threat Intelligence: By analysing attacker behaviour, deception technology provides valuable insights into their tactics and motivations, allowing you to strengthen your overall security posture.

What Cybersecurity Attacks Can Be Detected by Threat Deception Technology?

Deception technology can effectively detect a wide range of cyberattacks, including:

• Lateral Movement: Once attackers breach your perimeter, they attempt to move laterally within the network, seeking valuable data. Deception technology exposes these attempts.
• Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): APTs are sophisticated attacks designed to remain undetected for extended periods. Deception technology’s continuous monitoring can identify these persistent threats.
• Zero-Day Attacks: These novel attacks exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities. Deception technology’s dynamic nature allows it to detect even these unforeseen threats.