articleComputers & SecurityMar 1, 2024HYBRID OA

A comprehensive survey on cyber deception techniques to improve honeypot performance

Yazd University · Ruhr University Bochum · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Honeypot technologies are becoming increasingly popular in cybersecurity as they offer valuable insights into adversary behavior with a low rate of false detections. By diverting the attention of potential attackers and siphoning off their resources, honeypots are a powerful tool for protecting critical assets within a network. However, the cybersecurity landscape constantly evolves, and professional attackers are always working to uncover and bypass honeypots. Once an adversary successfully identifies a deception mechanism in place, they may change their tactics, potentially causing significant harm to the network. Maintaining a high level of deception is crucial for honeypots to remain undetectable. This…

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Keywords
  • Honeypot
  • Deception
  • Computer science
  • Computer security
  • Adversary
  • Field (mathematics)
  • Evasion (ethics)
  • Network security
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Peace, Justice and strong institutions
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