Canary Tokens
Deploy digital tripwires to detect unauthorized access and attacker activity in real-time.
Overview
Canary Tokens provide a simple yet powerful mechanism for detecting unauthorized access and activity within your systems. By creating and strategically placing these digital 'tripwires' – which can take the form of web bugs, fake documents, database entries, or cloud credentials – you are immediately notified when an attacker interacts with them. This allows for early detection of breaches, giving security teams a critical head start in responding to threats.
The tool works by generating unique, trackable assets that, when accessed, trigger an alert to your specified email address or webhook. This passive detection method is highly effective because it doesn't require complex network monitoring or endpoint agents. Instead, it leverages the attacker's own actions against them, providing valuable intelligence on their methods and targets without them even realizing they've been caught.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and easy to use for basic detection needs
- Wide variety of token types for diverse use cases
- Provides early warning of potential breaches
- Requires minimal technical expertise to deploy
- Effective for detecting insider threats and external attackers
- Can be integrated into existing security workflows
Cons
- Relies on an attacker interacting with the token
- Alerts are reactive, not preventative
- May generate false positives if tokens are accidentally triggered by legitimate users
- Management of many tokens can become complex without automation
- Limited advanced features compared to commercial Canary products
- Requires careful placement to be effective
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