This document introduces Proofpoint Shadow, part of the Identity Threat Defense platform. Shadow uses deception technology to detect privilege escalation and lateral movement. Instead of relying on signatures or agents, it creates realistic traps—fake files, credentials, database connections, and even Teams chats—that lure attackers. When triggered, Shadow generates high-fidelity alerts with forensics, reducing false positives and accelerating investigations. Scalable to millions of endpoints, it adapts dynamically as environments change. By viewing attacks from the adversary’s perspective, Shadow provides early detection, stronger defenses, and continuous identity security.

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