Carolyn Crandall

Carolyn is an advisor to Acalvio. She has a proven track record of driving market creation, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategies that establish companies as industry leaders. She played key roles in some of the industry's most significant success stories, including the IPOs of Cisco and Nimble Storage and the acquisition of Attivo Networks by SentinelOne. Currently, she serves as an advisor and fractional CMO for startups and high-growth companies, helping them scale operations and drive pipeline growth with a focus on innovation and strategic execution.

Carolyn Crandall

January 30, 2025

From Honeypots to AI-Driven Defense: The Evolution of Cyber Deception

Cybersecurity has witnessed a dramatic evolution over the decades, particularly in the realm of deception technologies. What began as static honeypots has now transformed into sophisticated, AI-driven active and preemptive defense systems. Here’s a look at this journey, tracing key innovations that have reshaped how organizations outsmart attackers.