SecureAgent Software helps these major airlines operate and secure their big computer systems. To Save Truth Lying may be the best way to preserve the truth - or at least help secure your computer system. Deception is an ancient part of war, from the Trojan Horse forward. The Allies did that in planning the invasion of Europe, planting an elaborate network of falsehoods to fool the Germans. Build into your system devices to fool intruders, to make them think they've found an easy way in while in reality you're just opening a carefully-monitored door that won't lead them anywhere.
Some internal controls use names aimed at drawing disgruntled employees or other critics.
External controls generally look to an invader like real entry points while in reality they just lead to totally-secured files and build a record of the intruder. Several companies have begun offering such intrusion detection features. Experts say human resources departments should be consulted about internal honeypots, since monitoring of employee activities can be controversial. Thank you for reading this edition of our SecureAgent Secure e Newsletter. If you would like to respond to any of our stories please use the following form.