Deception technology: Authenticity and why it matters

This article is the second in a five-part series being developed by Dr. Edward Amoroso in conjunction with the deception technology team from Attivo Networks. The article provides an overview of the central role that authenticity plays in the establishment of deception as a practical defense and cyber risk reduction measure.

The primary functional computing requirements for achieving authenticity in deployed deception can be listed as follows: Interface, Performance, Content, Access, and Behavior.