Honey Pots & Canaries Whiteboard Video

Honeypots and canaries aren’t just defenses—they’re early warning systems. These silent tools sit quietly in your environment, waiting to detect unauthorized activity. When triggered, they give your team the critical lead time needed to respond before damage is done.

In the ever-evolving threat landscape of K–12 education, prevention is only half the battle—early detection is just as critical. That’s where honeypots and canaries come in.

What Are Honeypots and Canaries?

These deceptive security tools are designed to act as early warning systems. Strategically placed in your network, they appear as legitimate resources but serve no functional purpose. Their sole job? To attract and detect malicious activity.

• Honeypots mimic servers, files, or credentials to lure attackers into interacting with them.

• Canaries are silent alerts—like fake admin accounts or hidden files—that immediately notify your security team if touched.

What is MFA?

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of defense by requiring two or more verification factors:

• Something you know (like a password)

• Something you have (like a phone or security key)

• Something you are (like a fingerprint or facial recognition)

Even if your password is compromised, MFA helps prevent unauthorized access to your accounts.

Simple, Effective, and Versatile

MFA can take many forms, including:

• Text message codes

• Authenticator apps

• Biometric verification

• Physical security keys

Choose the method that suits you—and apply it to critical accounts like email, banking, social media, and school platforms. MFA is one of the easiest and most effective ways to strengthen your cybersecurity. Don’t wait—enable MFA today and take control of your digital safety.