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Intro To Honeypots

Honeypots remain a relatively unexplored concept beyond the realms of security research organizations. This is largely due to the stigma where these types of systems are typically observed as being exploitable, therefore introducing unnecessary risk. This fear of the unknown results in lost opportunities for defenders by avoiding the topic altogether.

We will help eliminate this fear by illustrating how the strategic planning of a honeypot can not only leverage anticipated behavior from attackers but also serve as a proactive defensive measure, enabling early threat detection within a controlled environment.

Understanding Defensive Honeypots

  • What is a Honeypot?
  • Utilizing Honey Tokens
  • Managing The Risk
  • Practicality Through Deception

What is a Honeypot?

A honeypot is a strategically positioned system that serves a variety of purposes.

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Emerging threats: Adapting cyber defense to the changing landscape

As we step further into 2023, the digital world presents us with new cybersecurity challenges that can’t be ignored. Ransomware continues to evolve with smarter tactics. Cloud security, once deemed robust, faces fresh vulnerabilities as more businesses transition online. And then there’s 5Gβ€”its rapid adoption brings along a slew of concerns, making our defensive teams work around the clock. Beyond these, there are subtler threats emerging, often overlooked but equally dangerous.Β 

In this post, we aim to shed light on these issues, providing an easy-to-follow guide on what’s new in the cyber threat landscape and how professionals are addressing them.

1. Ransomware

Ransomware has witnessed a meteoric rise in both complexity and frequency. It involves malicious software that encrypts a user’s data, making it inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attacker.

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