A security consultant decides to use multiple layers of anti-virus defense, such as end user desktop anti-virus and E-mail gateway. This approach can be used to mitigate which kind of attack?

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A security consultant decides to use multiple layers of anti-virus defense, such as end user desktop anti-virus and E-mail gateway.  This approach can be used to mitigate which kind of attack?

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Using multiple layers of anti-virus defense helps mitigate social engineering attacks by detecting and blocking malicious software that may be delivered through email or other means, which are common vectors in social engineering tactics.

A Security Consultant Decides to Use Multiple Layers of Anti-Virus