Using Cyber Decoys to Strengthen Detection and Response

Going Beyond Deception: Asymmetric Architecture in Zero Trust

Abstract:

This Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidance introduces a practical approach to strengthening internal cyber defenses by deploying realistic decoys, tripwires, and honeytokens alongside Zero Trust frameworks. Utilizing the MITRE Engage™ and MITRE ATT&CK® frameworks, the paper outlines a 10-step lifecycle to accelerate threat exposure, gather actionable intelligence, reduce mean time to detection, and optimize defensive resources against post-compromise activity.

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About GuardTower

GuardTower is a proactive cybersecurity platform built on the principles of Deception, Detection, and Deterrence. Designed for Private 5G, Edge AI, telecommunications, healthcare, public sector, critical infrastructure, and enterprise environments, GuardTower delivers Zero False Positives, Zero Dwell Time, and Zero Complexity while identifying known and unknown threats before operational impact occurs. Through AI-driven deception, behavioral intelligence, and real-time visibility, GuardTower helps organizations secure the infrastructure powering the modern digital economy.

Learn more: www.guardtower.ai

About CISA

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is an operational component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that serves as the nation's cyber defense agency and the National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. CISA leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risks to the physical and cyber infrastructure that Americans rely on every hour of every day. By collaborating with partners across all levels of government, industry, and international allies, CISA drives threat mitigation, security guidance, and defense coordination to defend against current operational risks and build a secure, resilient infrastructure for the future.

Learn more: www.cisa.gov

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Ken Hagihara, APR, Fellow PRSA, MCM
Media Relations Representative for Tradewinds Networks, Inc.
Integrity Public Relations, Inc.
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