Decoy Session Token

An authentication token created for the purposes of deceiving an adversary.

How it works

Usage of decoy session tokens may be monitored to track attacker behavior or otherwise control the beliefs of the attacker.

Considerations

• Interaction and activity with the decoy session token must be constantly monitored and analyzed to detect unauthorized activity.
• Session tokens are typically short-lived and therefore the decoy must be continuously updated to provide the appearance of it being used in the production environment.
• Automated tools can assist with maintenance and updates by automatically adjusting the decoy session token and environment to mimic the production environment.