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Honeytokens: articles and guides

2 PlayCISO articles on honeytokens, newest first. The most recent is “How to Use Honeytokens and Decoys: A Practical Guide”.

How to Use Honeytokens and Decoys: A Practical Guide

Deception technology — honeytokens, canary accounts and decoy systems — turns an attacker's own reconnaissance into a high-fidelity alarm. What the techniques are, how they work, and where to start.

September 26, 2026

CISA: Plant Fake Credentials to Catch Hackers

CISA’s 2026 guidance recommends honeytokens, canary accounts and decoy systems to catch living-off-the-land attacks. A deployment roadmap with Sigma rules.

September 18, 2026

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