What Is Defense in Depth?

Defense in Depth across 4 exams

Defense in Depth appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

CC

A layered security strategy that combines multiple independent controls so a single point of failure does not compromise the whole system.

CISSP

A security strategy that layers multiple independent controls so no single point of failure compromises the entire system.

CISA

A layered security strategy that combines multiple independent controls so that the failure of one does not compromise the entire system.

CISM

A security architecture principle that layers multiple independent controls so no single point of failure compromises the entire system.