{"id":45781,"date":"2024-09-25T11:29:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T17:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icorp.com.mx\/?p=45781"},"modified":"2024-10-21T17:43:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T23:43:40","slug":"layered-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icorp.com.mx\/en\/blog\/layered-security\/","title":{"rendered":"What is layered security and how is it structured?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Would you feel safe if, upon arriving at the airport, only your carry-on luggage is checked, and without any other security screening, you board the plane? Probably not, because you’re aware of the risks and incidents that have occurred at airports. Now think about your business\u2014why settle for basic security solutions when cyber threats are constantly emerging? Just like at the airport, it’s essential to invest in layered security. In this article, we’ll explain what layered security is and how it is structured.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What is layered security?<\/h2>\r\n

The layered security strategy originates from a military concept known as Defense in Depth, which argues that it is more effective to have several consecutive defensive lines rather than a single, highly fortified line. In cybersecurity, this concept is applied by implementing multiple layers of security, allowing for defined controls at each layer. This approach ensures that if one layer is compromised, others remain in place to protect critical systems and data, much like how multiple defensive lines would slow down or stop an advancing enemy in a military context.<\/p>\r\n

It focuses on each level of potential threats, providing the security and peace of mind needed to carry out our daily work. The days when a good antivirus was sufficient to combat most threats are long gone.<\/p>\r\n

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In addition to supporting the development of telecommunications protocols, this suite<\/em> serves as a foundation for understanding how to apply security strategies across the entire structure of a network. Just as the failure of one of these layers to provide its respective services means that the higher layers cannot successfully achieve their objectives, a vulnerability that compromises one layer renders any other protective measures taken at higher levels of abstraction ineffective.<\/p>\r\n

We can compare layered security to the layers of an onion: it’s about implementing measures that address vulnerabilities across all layers, ensuring that protocols are properly configured throughout the entire stack, and across all devices involved in the network. Just like peeling back each layer of an onion reveals another layer beneath, layered security ensures that even if one layer is compromised, others remain intact to protect the system.<\/p>\r\n

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How is layered security structured?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are the multiple layers that make up security and enable the implementation of a comprehensive information security strategy, providing you with a complete view of your company’s logical security:<\/p>\r\n

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This layer focuses on guiding and raising awareness among individuals within the organization, recognizing that the human factor plays a crucial role in cybersecurity. The components of this layer include:<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n