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D3-DTP

Decoy Token Deployment

Deceive Tactic
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Deploy fake credentials, API keys, and tokens that alert when accessed by adversaries.

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Implementation Guidance

  • Plant decoy credentials in likely locations
  • Monitor for decoy usage
  • Integrate with SIEM alerting
  • Rotate decoys regularly
  • Track attacker behavior patterns

Tools & Technologies

Thinkst CanaryAttivo NetworksIllusive NetworksHoneytokensCustom scripts

AI Enhancements

  • AI-generated realistic decoy credentials
  • ML-based optimal decoy placement
  • Automated decoy rotation and management

ATT&CK Techniques Countered

This defensive technique helps protect against the following adversary techniques:

T1003

OS Credential Dumping

Explore Purple Team Matrix for full mappings

Related Techniques in Deceive

D3-DHN

Decoy Honeypot

D3-DF

Decoy File

D3-DNS-D

DNS Sinkhole

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