Why Network Deception Works for OT Security

Dramatically shorter dwell time Detect attackers at the reconnaissance stage before they reach critical assets 5 days vs 42 days avg Extremely low false positives Every deception alert is confirmed attacker behavior. No legitimate process touches decoys Alerts trigger only upon interaction with decoy assets, minimizing false positives Internal threat intelligence creation Observe full attacker TTP in a controlled setting; harden real assets from what you learn Behavioral data collected during decoy engagement Proactive threat hunting support Deception alerts provide confirmed starting indicators for threat hunters with no more blind searches SANS 2025: ICS-specific intel improves detection outcomes Faster, more surgical incident response Alert contains attacker location, tools used, and segment of origin. Response is immediate and targeted Early-stage detection during reconnaissance reduces time to identify and contain threats