What is the PRIMARY goal of enforcing defense in depth?

The correct answer is D. Prevent or deter a cyberattack using multiple layers of security measures. Defense in depth is a layered security strategy where multiple independent controls (firewalls, IDS, encryption, access controls, etc.) are stacked so that if one layer fails, others still provide protection. The goal is not to make a network impenetrable or to guarantee zero…

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AMake the organization's network impenetrable to attacks
BGuarantee that no cyberattacks will occur
CReplace outdated security measures with more advanced ones
DPrevent or deter a cyberattack using multiple layers of security measures

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Explanation

Defense in depth is a layered security strategy where multiple independent controls (firewalls, IDS, encryption, access controls, etc.) are stacked so that if one layer fails, others still provide protection. The goal is not to make a network impenetrable or to guarantee zero attacks-both are unrealistic-but to make it significantly harder for attackers to succeed by forcing them through multiple barriers. It deters and slows attacks rather than promising absolute prevention.

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