Deception jamming is an electronic warfare technique intended to deceive or confuse radar systems, sensors, or communications networks by emitting signals that simulate the characteristics of real targets or objects. Unlike traditional jamming, which disrupts signals with random or pseudo-random noise, deception jamming involves the transmission of signals that mimic the radar cross-section (RC), motion patterns, or other attributes of real targets.
In doing so, deception jamming seeks to mislead radar operators or automated systems to track false targets or ignore genuine threats, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the enemy’s detection and targeting capabilities.
The main difference between jamming and deception is their goals and methods in electronic warfare. Jamming, in general, involves the deliberate interference or disruption of radar, communications or navigation signals through the emission of noise or high-power signals.
It aims to degrade or impair the performance of targeted systems by reducing signal clarity, increasing background noise, or saturating. In contrast, deception techniques such as deception jamming focus on manipulating or misleading enemy systems by transmitting signals that create false perceptions or interpretations of the operational environment.
Deception aims to exploit cognitive biases or technical vulnerabilities in enemy systems to achieve tactical or strategic advantages.
In cybersecurity, deception refers to the practice of deliberately introducing information, lures or traps within an information system or network to deceive attackers, detect intrusions or divert their attention authentic assets. Cybersecurity deception techniques can involve deploying fake network services, fake credentials, or fake files that appear legitimate to attackers but are designed to trigger alerts or gather intelligence about potential threats.
The goal of cybersecurity deception is to improve threat detection capabilities, delay attackers, and gather valuable information about their tactics, techniques, and motives. By leveraging deception, cybersecurity professionals aim to improve the overall resilience and security posture of organizational networks and systems against malicious actors