Episode 3 — Defense in Depth: Layering Controls So One Failure Doesn’t Sink You (1.1)
This episode explains defense in depth as the practice of using multiple overlapping controls so a single failure does not expose the entire organization. For the exam, students should recognize how administrative, technical, physical, and operational safeguards work together across people, process, and technology. Examples include multifactor authentication protecting accounts, endpoint detection identifying malicious activity, network segmentation limiting movement, monitoring alerting defenders, and backups supporting recovery after ransomware or corruption. The key exam idea is that layered controls reduce risk by assuming one control may fail, be bypassed, or be misconfigured. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with. And dont forget Cyberauthor.me for the companion study guide and flash cards!
