CISA Promotes Cyber Decoys as New Way to Deter Attackers

CISA released its first 22-page guide, 'Using Cyber Decoys to Strengthen Detection and Response,' on using fake systems, accounts, and data to detect attackers. CISA says decoys are a cheap and accurate way to expose intruders who already have network access.

• CISA released 22-page guide on cyber decoys
• Decoys described as cheap and accurate attack detection
• Method complements zero-trust and assume-compromise approaches
• Especially useful for sectors with limited budgets and staff