Defense-in-depth: A layered approach to prevent data breach
Summary
This article discusses the 'Defense in Depth' strategy, a multilayered approach to protecting businesses from various cyber threats including email scams, intellectual property theft, and ransomware. It emphasizes the importance of this strategy in preventing data breaches that can damage reputation and profits, and will offer guidance mapped to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
IFF Assessment
Defense in Depth is a proactive security strategy designed to improve an organization's resilience against cyberattacks, thus being beneficial for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders should prioritize implementing a Defense in Depth strategy, which involves multiple security controls at different layers of their infrastructure. This approach is crucial for mitigating risks from a wide range of threats and ensuring business continuity in the face of evolving cyberattacks.