Cyber Deception: The Secret Weapon You’re Probably Ignoring (But Shouldn’t)
Cyber deception: the art of sending attackers on a wild goose chase through fake environments. The NCSC is on a mission to make hackers sweat with honeypots and honeytokens, proving that while cyber deception isn’t new, it’s an underused trick that can turn the tables on cybercriminals.
Hot Take:
Who knew that deception could be a good thing? In the world of cybersecurity, it seems that lying is not just encouraged—it’s an art form. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is playing the role of the ultimate trickster, using cyber deception to make hackers second-guess themselves. Maybe one day, we’ll have cyber magicians pulling rabbits out of hats and hackers out of networks. Until then, the NCSC is making sure the UK is as slippery as a greased-up pig at a county fair.
Key Points:
- Outcome-based metrics for cyber deception are elusive and need development.
- Inconsistent terminology makes it hard for organizations to understand cyber-deception offerings.
- There’s a guidance gap in impartial advice and effective tool usage.
- Improperly configured tools can fail detection and create false security.
- Most organizations prefer to keep their use of cyber-deception tools under wraps.