They say data is “the new oil”; this statement is true in that personal data is highly valuable, even more so than oil, and how falling into the wrong hands can have horrid consequences. To protect personal data, cybersecurity professionals, some of whom are involved with Blue Team Con, will use honey pots to trap these bad actors and strengthen how to handle data going forward. To make those honey pots even better, cyber defenders can plant Assumed Seeds, artificial consumer contact records, in their honey pots to discover what the bad guys are doing with your leaked or stolen contact data.
What are honey pots?
Honey pots are decoy systems or data set up to lure cyber attackers. They mimic real systems to trick attackers into revealing their tactics, techniques and procedures. This allows defenders to study attack patterns and develop countermeasures. Assumed Seeds takes this concept further by deploying ‘honey tokens’—unique pieces of data that serve as bait for potential intruders, allowing you to observe how an attacker uses their prized stolen contact data.
The benefits of Assumed Seeds
Proactive defense
Assumed Seeds allows you to take a proactive stance in your cybersecurity strategy. By setting up honey pots, you’re not just waiting for an attack to happen but actively inviting it in a controlled environment, allowing you to detect potential threats early and respond swiftly.
Enhanced detection capabilities
Assumed Seeds enhances your ability to detect data leaks and breaches. When a honey token receives an email, text or phone call, Assumed records it in the inbox and has alerts you can set up, allowing you to identify potential breaches before they escalate.
Insight into attack patterns
Assumed Seeds provides valuable insights into attackers’ tactics, intentions and techniques by monitoring the interaction with the honey tokens. This information can be used to fortify defenses and prevent future attacks.
Deterrence
The presence of honey pots can act as a deterrent. Once attackers realize they’ve interacted with a honey pot, they may second-guess their actions, reducing the likelihood of further attempts, knowing that dealing with this company will prove more difficult than others and raising the possibility of getting caught.
Applicable to all
Any organization that handles sensitive data can benefit from Assumed Seeds, regardless of size or industry. Whether you’re a small business owner or a multinational corporation, if you have data to protect, Assumed Seeds can add an extra layer of security.
Assumed offers a unique and practical approach to monitoring leaky data, whether used with your honey pot solution or planted directly in your CRM or database. Leveraging the power of honey pots provides a proactive defense mechanism, enhances detection capabilities, offers insight into attack patterns and acts as a deterrent against future attacks. It’s a worthy addition to any organization’s cybersecurity toolkit.
Stay one step ahead of cyber threats with Assumed Seeds. In the world of cybersecurity, the best defense is a good offense.
