Defense in Depth (EN)
ConceptSecurity strategy with multi-layered protective measures
Defense in Depth Architecture
flowchart TD A[Internet] --> B[Perimeter Firewall] B --> C[DMZ] C --> D[Web Server] C --> E[Mail Server] B --> F[Internal Firewall] F --> G[Corporate Network] G --> H[Application Firewall] H --> I[Application Server] H --> J[Database Server] G --> K[Endpoint Protection] G --> L[Access Control] G --> M[Data Encryption] G --> N[Monitoring & Logging]
In Context
- Typically used together with Zero Trust Architecture
- Related to: Least Privilege, Principle of Least Authority, Security by Design
- Example use: Multi-tiered network segmentation with redundant security controls