Expose, pursue, and prosecute the perpetrators of advanced persistent threats (APTs) using the tested security techniques and real-world case studies featured in this one-of-a-kind guide. Reverse Deception: Organized Cyber Threat Counter-Exploitation shows how to assess your network’s vulnerabilities, zero in on targets, and effectively block intruders. Discover how to set up digital traps, misdirect and divert attackers, configure honeypots, mitigate encrypted crimeware, and identify malicious software groups. The expert authors provide full coverage of legal and ethical issues, operational vetting, and security team management.

State of the advanced cyber threat -- What is deception? -- Cyber counterintelligence -- Profiling fundamentals -- Actionable legal knowledge for the security professional -- Threat (attacker) tradecraft -- Operational deception -- Tools and tactics -- Attack characterization techniques -- Attack attribution -- The value of APTs -- When and When not to act -- Implementation and validation -- Glossary -- Index.