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    Identity Threat Defense

    Illusive Networks, acquired by Proofpoint in 2024, is an identity threat detection and response (ITDR) platform that combines deception technology with identity risk management. The platform deploys decoy credentials, systems, and data artifacts to detect lateral movement and privilege escalation within compromised networks. Illusive serves enterprise organizations seeking to operationalize zero trust by protecting identity pathways to critical assets and enabling early breach detection through active engagement with threat actors.

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    Picari insights

    Large enterprises with mature security operations looking to enhance their zero-trust strategy with proactive threat detection and identity protection.

    Best for
    • Proactive detection of lateral movement and privilege escalation.
    • Operationalizing zero trust by securing identity pathways.
    • Early breach detection and real-time forensics for advanced threats.
    May not be ideal if
    • Organizations with limited security resources or immature security programs.
    • Businesses primarily concerned with basic perimeter defense.
    • Those seeking a standalone solution without integrating deception into broader security strategies.
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    Core capabilities

    Agentless endpoint deception
    Deploys featherweight deceptions across endpoints and servers without agents, creating a hostile environment that is difficult for attackers to detect or exploit.
    Deceptive credentials and artifacts
    Plants fake credentials, mapped drives, registry keys, files, applications, servers, and connections that look legitimate to attackers but only lead to monitored traps.
    Lateral movement detection
    Detects attacker interaction with decoys and deceptive data to stop lateral movement before intruders reach critical assets.
    Early breach indication
    Provides early breach indication by triggering alerts when attackers use fake credentials or access decoy systems during an intrusion.

    Common use cases

    01

    Preventing lateral movement

    02

    Detecting advanced persistent threats (APTs)

    03

    Reducing dwell time

    Things to consider

    Every product has trade-offs, and which of them matter depends on your environment, your team and your timeline.

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    Profile last updated on 9 October 2026 by Picari.