Deceptive Bytes recognized by Gartner for its role in preemptive cyber defense

In the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the focus is shifting from reaction to preemption. Acknowledging this critical trend, the renowned research and advisory firm Gartner has mentioned Deceptive Bytes in its recent publication, "Top Use Cases in Preemptive Cyber Defense." This recognition validates the effectiveness of using advanced deception strategies to protect critical assets.

The strategic shift to preemptive defense

For years, cybersecurity has been dominated by a reactive approach—detecting and responding to threats after they have already infiltrated the network. However, preemptive defense aims to change the game by actively disrupting an attacker's ability to execute a successful campaign. The goal is to stop threats in the pre-breach stage, minimizing risk and preventing damage altogether. This proactive stance is becoming essential for CISOs and CTOs responsible for enterprise resilience.

"We are honored to be mentioned in Gartner’s latest research on preemptive cyber defense... This acknowledgment reinforces our commitment to providing our customers with the most advanced and effective solutions to protect against sophisticated cyber threats."

How Deceptive Bytes transforms security

Deceptive Bytes' technology is at the forefront of this paradigm shift. Instead of waiting for an attack, it creates a dynamic and deceptive environment that turns the tables on adversaries. Key capabilities include:

• Actively interfering with attacker reconnaissance and discovery.
• Creating deceptive information to mislead and confuse threats.
• Preventing lateral movement and privilege escalation.
• Providing high-fidelity alerts with zero false positives.

Key distinctions: Preemptive vs. Reactive

Reactive Security

• Priority: Detect and respond to breaches.
• Timing: Post-compromise.
• Alerts: Often generates numerous alerts, including false positives.
• Impact: Aims to minimize damage after it has started.

Preemptive Defense (Deceptive Bytes)

• Priority: Prevent breaches from occurring.
• Timing: Pre-compromise.
• Alerts: High-fidelity alerts on active threats only.
• Impact: Prevents damage before it can begin.