What is layered defence?

CyberBasics protects computers with 3 separate defence layers, generally referred to as "defence in depth".

• Endpoint Protection, Detection and Response
• Protective DNS
• MailCheck

In simple terms, "defence in depth" means having multiple layers of protection, just like you might protect your home with locks on your doors, security cameras, and an alarm system. Defence in depth makes it possible to protect your computer from sophisticated cyber attacks.

The information below from the UK National Cyber Security Centre highlights the importance of a multi-layered defence.

What is layered defence?

CyberBasics protects computers with 3 separate defence layers, generally referred to as "defence in depth".
 
In simple terms, "defence in depth" means having multiple layers of protection, just like you might protect your home with locks on your doors, security cameras, and an alarm system.

​Defence in depth makes it possible to protect your computer from sophisticated cyber attacks.

UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Using a defence in depth strategy
"Since there's no way to completely protect your organisation against malware infection, you should adopt a 'defence-in-depth' approach. This means using layers of defence with several mitigations at each layer. You'll have more opportunities to detect malware, and then stop it before it causes real harm to your organisation."

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UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Using a defence in depth strategy
"Since there's no way to completely protect your organisation against malware infection, you should adopt a 'defence-in-depth' approach. This means using layers of defence with several mitigations at each layer. You'll have more opportunities to detect malware, and then stop it before it causes real harm to your organisation."

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