# Defense in Depth

DevFeed: [Defense in Depth](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/defense-in-depth-7885.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://snyk.io/blog/defense-in-depth-explained/>)

Author: Daniel Berman

Published: 2024-02-29T05:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog RSS Feed | Snyk](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-rss-feed-snyk.md>)

Topics: [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Application Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/application-security.md>)

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## AI overview

This article explains defense in depth as a cybersecurity methodology that combines multiple layers of security and mitigation techniques. It emphasizes preparing for the failure of individual tools or controls so that additional layers continue to hinder attackers, including in application and service environments.

## Source excerpt

Defense in depth is a cybersecurity approach that focuses on making it as difficult as possible for attackers to succeed by combining numerous security measures.