Defense in Depth

Learn the importance of making a solid IT defense for an organization.

An archaic example of defense

A castle provides an excellent example of using a defense in depth security strategy. A castle doesn’t rely on a single defensive measure to provide total protection, but on many. Some of these defenses include:

  • High towers that provide a high vantage point so adversaries can be seen from afar.

  • A moat with a single drawbridge that can be retracted during an attack.

  • An outer wall.

  • An inner wall.

  • A main gate that provides a chokepoint.

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