When an attacker has to break through multiple countermeasures to succeed, it's known as ________.
A) defense in depth
B) single point of vulnerability
C) weakest link
D) technical security architecture

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Defense in depth refers to a security strategy that employs multiple layers of defense mechanisms to protect information and information systems, requiring an attacker to bypass several countermeasures to succeed.

When an Attacker Has to Break Through Multiple Countermeasures to Succeed