Which of the following BEST reduces the risk to an organization from advanced persistent threats (APTs)?

The correct answer is A. Adopting a defense in depth strategy. A defense in depth strategy involves implementing multiple layers of security controls across the organization, making it more difficult for advanced persistent threats (APTs) to succeed. This approach includes network segmentation, intrusion detection, endpoint protection…

Submitted by haru.x· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

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AAdopting a defense in depth strategy
BImplementing asset and vulnerability management
CPurchasing cybersecurity insurance
DApplying the principle of least privilege

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(19 responses)

A
63% (12)
B
5% (1)
C
16% (3)
D
16% (3)

Explanation

A defense in depth strategy involves implementing multiple layers of security controls across the organization, making it more difficult for advanced persistent threats (APTs) to succeed. This approach includes network segmentation, intrusion detection, endpoint protection, access controls, and continuous monitoring. APTs use sophisticated, long-term attack techniques, and a layered defense strategy is the most effective way to detect, prevent, and respond to such

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#Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)#Defense in Depth#Risk Mitigation#Security Strategy

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