Deception Technology

What is Deception Technology?

FortiDeceptor is a cybersecurity solution from Fortinet designed to detect, analyze, and defend against advanced threats using deception technology. It works by deploying decoy systems and assets within a network that are designed to attract attackers and mislead them into interacting with fake environments. These decoys mimic real systems, databases, and applications, making it difficult for attackers to distinguish them from legitimate network resources.

When attackers engage with these decoys, FortiDeceptor monitors their actions, providing early detection of malicious activities such as reconnaissance, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. This allows security teams to identify threats before they can cause significant harm, reducing the risk of a breach.

FortiDeceptor integrates seamlessly with other Fortinet products, such as FortiGate firewalls and FortiSIEM, to create a cohesive security infrastructure that enhances overall protection. The solution uses automation to respond to threats and gather intelligence, improving incident response times and the ability to track attackers´ behavior. Additionally, it reduces the amount of time spent on detecting and analyzing attacks by providing actionable insights and reducing the risk of false positives.

Overall, FortiDeceptor adds an additional layer of security by using deception to engage attackers, providing early warning and enhancing the effectiveness of an organization´s security operations.

Features & Benefits

FortiDeceptor offers several key benefits to organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity defenses. It provides early detection of advanced threats by using deception technology, which lures attackers into interacting with decoy systems, allowing security teams to identify malicious activity before it can cause damage. By misleading attackers with fake environments, it minimizes the risk of a successful breach. FortiDeceptor also reduces response times by automating threat intelligence gathering and providing actionable insights into attackers' behavior.

Additionally, it integrates seamlessly with other Fortinet security products, creating a unified, multi-layered defense system. This solution improves overall security effectiveness, reduces false positives, and helps organizations proactively defend against emerging cyber threats.

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