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NCSC warns cyber-deception tools need proper configuration and regular updates to avoid missed detections

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The NCSC warned that cyber-deception tools can miss threats and create a false sense of security when they are not configured correctly, leaving UK organizations exposed. The guidance says these deployments only work when teams keep them fine-tuned and updated. It also frames deception as a practical detection control that can support observability and threat hunting when operated well.

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  1. 12.12.2025 12:30 1 articles · 5mo ago

    NCSC shares cyber-deception pilot findings

    Technical Analysis Update

    The National Cyber Security Centre shared learnings from an Active Cyber Defence (ACD) 2.0 pilot involving 121 UK organizations and 14 cyber-deception solution providers, highlighting inconsistent terminology, weak outcome metrics, and misconfiguration risks in operational deception deployments.

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  2. 12.12.2025 12:30 2 articles · 5mo ago

    NCSC warns on cyber-deception maintenance

    Industry Or Public Sector Update

    The National Cyber Security Centre warned that cyber-deception tools can fail to detect threats, create a false sense of security, and let threat actors sneak into networks when they are not properly configured, so teams need constant fine-tuning and regular updates to keep the controls effective.

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