Making advanced intrusion detection more accessible, cloud-native deception platform Tracebit has launched a free Community Edition of its service. The offering is built on the principle that security canaries—decoy resources that act as tripwires for attackers—should be a foundational element of every security program. This edition allows individual developers, small teams, and security enthusiasts to deploy these high-fidelity decoys to detect real attacker behavior in their environments without cost.
Tracebit has launched a free, perpetual Community Edition of its cloud-native deception platform.
Security canaries are decoy resources (like API keys, cookies) that trigger alerts when interacted with, serving as early intrusion warnings.
The edition is aimed at individual developers, security enthusiasts, small teams, and startups.
Users can deploy canaries mimicking AWS tokens, SSH keys, browser cookies, and even LLM prompts.
All canaries are managed through a single console with instant alerting.
Tracebit's enterprise platform is used by companies like Snyk, Docker, and Riot Games, having deployed millions of canaries.
The launch is driven by the belief that the "assume breach" mindset and proactive detection techniques should not be limited to large enterprises with dedicated security teams. As AI-powered attacks and supply chain compromises increase, the Community Edition aims to provide a practical first line of defense for individuals and small organizations, allowing them to benefit from the same deception technology used by major companies.
Canaries work by posing as attractive targets for attackers, such as fake credentials, session tokens, or sensitive files. Placed strategically within an environment, they appear legitimate but are inert. When an attacker interacts with one, a high-fidelity alert is generated, indicating a likely intrusion with minimal false positives. Andy Smith, CEO and co-founder of Tracebit, notes a secondary benefit: "When attackers suspect the presence of canaries, they move more cautiously... giving organizations more opportunity to detect them."
The free tier provides access to a range of canary types designed to mimic real-world sensitive assets. Management is centralized through an intuitive console, simplifying deployment and monitoring. The company also offers a referral program to unlock additional detection coverage. This model allows Tracebit to build community adoption while showcasing the value of its technology, potentially leading users to its paid enterprise platform as their needs grow.
Tracebit's credibility is bolstered by its enterprise traction, with customers like Riot Games and Docker reporting seamless integration, low false positive rates, and the detection of intrusions that other tools miss. Chris Hymes of Riot Games highlighted the importance of staying ahead of evolving attacker behavior, while Docker's Tim Welsh emphasized the platform's low noise and focus on genuine threats.
By offering a robust free tier, Tracebit is betting that widespread adoption of canary technology will raise the baseline level of cybersecurity hygiene and create a more challenging environment for attackers across the board. It represents a shift towards making sophisticated, proactive defense mechanisms a standard part of the security toolkit for organizations of all sizes.
About Tracebit
Tracebit is a cloud-native threat deception platform that deploys intelligent security canaries to detect intrusions before they cause damage. Trusted by leading security teams at companies like Snyk, Riot Games, and Docker, Tracebit has deployed over 2 million canaries protecting 750+ cloud accounts.
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