Which of the following is the BEST way to mitigate circumvention of access controls?

The correct answer is D. Multi-layer access controls with diversification of technologies. To mitigate circumvention of access controls, the best approach is to implement multi-layer access controls that use diversified technologies. This means combining different types of access control mechanisms (e.g., authentication, authorization, encryption, and physical security

Submitted by kwame.gh· Mar 5, 2026Security Architecture and Engineering

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AMulti-layer access controls working in isolation
BMulti-vendor approach to technology implementation
CMulti-layer firewall architecture with Internet Protocol (IP) filtering enabled
DMulti-layer access controls with diversification of technologies

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To mitigate circumvention of access controls, the best approach is to implement multi-layer access controls that use diversified technologies. This means combining different types of access control mechanisms (e.g., authentication, authorization, encryption, and physical security) that work together to strengthen the overall security posture. The diversification of technologies reduces the risk of an attacker bypassing all of them, as different technologies and strategies typically address different types of vulnerabilities.

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#defense in depth#access controls#security architecture#control diversification

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