Deception & Operations Planning Frameworks
Russell Handorf
ShmooCon XX (Final) · Day 2 · Bring It On
In an era where ransomware attacks are rampant and data breaches are a common headline, traditional security measures often fall short. Russell Handorf's ShmooCon talk, "Deception & Operations Planning Frameworks," challenges the prevailing "checkbox security" mindset, advocating for a sophisticated, strategic approach to defense: **deception operations**. Handorf argues that while foundational security is indispensable, advanced adversaries necessitate a proactive and intelligent strategy to misdirect, delay, and gather intelligence on threats. This talk moves beyond the simplistic concept of a Honeypot, positioning deception as a comprehensive, well-planned military-style operation designed to protect critical assets and identify malicious actors.
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This talk is a masterclass in applying sophisticated deception operations planning, typically reserved for nation-state cyber operations, to a real-world, deeply personal problem: protecting private land. Handorf's