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Security Operations · Intermediate

Deception Technology

Security tools that deploy decoys, lures and fake credentials throughout an environment to detect attackers.

Definition

Deception platforms distribute fake hosts, services, credentials and files that blend in with production, alerting when touched. They detect lateral movement and reconnaissance with low false positives. Security+ groups honeypots, honeynets, honeyfiles and honeytokens as deception and disruption technologies.

Example

Fake domain admin credentials cached on workstations that alert when used for authentication.

Exam tip

Deception is valued for high-fidelity alerts and early detection of lateral movement.

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