FortiDeceptor Overview: FortiDeceptor is a component of the Fortinet SecOps Platform designed to detect and respond to in-network attacks proactively. It uses deception-based breach protection to lure attackers into revealing themselves early in the attack cycle, specifically during the reconnaissance stage.
Key Features and Benefits:
1.Early and Accurate Attack Detection: FortiDeceptor reduces the attacker's dwell time by engaging with a variety of deception assets throughout the network environment, which helps in eliminating false positives and providing high-fidelity alerts.
2.Automatic Containment of In-Network Attacks: The system can neutralize attacks by automatically isolating compromised endpoints. This prevents the spread of the attack and stops communication with command and control (C&C) servers, either through its built-in automated attack quarantine capabilities or by alerting a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)/System Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform for a coordinated response.
3.Dynamic Protection: FortiDeceptor allows for the on-demand creation of deception decoys based on new vulnerabilities or suspicious activities, offering automated and dynamic protection across Operational Technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT), and Information Technology (IT) environments.
4.Integration and Response: It integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric and third-party security controls, providing visibility and accelerated response to threats.
5.Insider Threat Detection: It helps in reducing dwell time and false positives by detecting early reconnaissance and lateral movement, misdirecting attacks.
6.Forensics and Threat Intelligence: The platform captures and analyzes attack activities in real-time, offering detailed forensics and collecting Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
7.Quarantined/Unquarantined Attacks: Infected endpoints can be quarantined to protect the production network.
8.Optimized for OT/IoT/IOMT: It operates in online and air-gapped modes, with a ruggedized version available for harsh environments.
9.Easy Deployment and Maintenance: Decoys are automatically deployed without impacting stability and performance.
Use Cases:
- Dynamic Deception for network visibility and breach detection.
- Ransomware Mitigation by early detection and response.
- Lateral Movement Detection to misdirect attackers away from real assets.
- Threat Hunting to track attack origins and gather intelligence.
- Security for IT/OT/IoT/IOMT with a range of available decoys.
Analyst Validation: Reports from TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group emphasize the importance of deception technology for improving threat detection and response, especially for organizations with limited security staff or those merging IT and OT.
Models and Specifications: FortiDeceptor is available as both hardware appliances and virtual machines, with various configurations to suit different environments.
Resources: A variety of resources are available, including analyst reports, blogs, data sheets, podcasts, solution briefs, videos, and white papers that provide insights into the use of deception technology for cybersecurity.
For a more in-depth look or to see a demonstration of how FortiDeceptor works, you can visit the Fortinet website or request a free product demo.
