Case Study: Large Retail Organization achieves rapid visibility into acquired networks and detection of active threats with Attivo Networks' ThreatMatrix

Large Retailer uses Deception for Active Acquisition Strategy

Large Retail Organization was pursuing an active acquisition strategy and needed rapid visibility into acquired affiliate networks to determine whether hidden or time‑triggered malware and lateral movement were present. To gain that confidence, they engaged Attivo Networks and deployed the Attivo ThreatMatrix Deception and Response Platform along with ThreatStrike deceptive credentials and BOTsink engagement servers.

Attivo Networks implemented ThreatMatrix across the acquired data centers and endpoints, customized BOTsink decoys to mirror production assets, rolled out ThreatStrike deceptive credentials to thousands of endpoints, and enabled automated phishing and malware analysis. The deployment revealed lateral movement and reconnaissance, uncovered suspected ransomware with detailed forensics, delivered real‑time, highly reliable in‑network detection of attackers and malicious insiders, and accelerated the organization’s ability to assess and remediate security gaps across its affiliates.