A comprehensive survey on cyber deception techniques to improve honeypot performance

• Published in: Computers & security Vol. 140; p. 103792
• Main Authors: Javadpour, Amir, Ja'fari, Forough, Taleb, Tarik, Shojafar, Mohammad, Benzaïd, Chafika
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2024
• Subjects: Cyber deception; Cybersecurity; Honeynet efficiency; Honeypot performance; Professional adversaries; Cyber deception; Cybersecurity; Honeypot performance; Professional adversaries; Honeynet efficiency

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 crit...