CLO-002 Governance Risk Compliance And Security Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are characteristics of a 'Defense in Depth' security strategy?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Multiple layers of security controls
Defense in depth uses multiple overlapping layers of security so that if one fails, others provide protection.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Multiple layers of security controls
Why this is correct
This is the core definition of defense in depth.
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Relying on a single firewall for all protection
Why it's wrong here
Single points of failure are avoided in defense in depth.
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Focusing only on the network perimeter
Why it's wrong here
This is the opposite of defense in depth.
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Using different types of controls (physical, technical, administrative)
Why this is correct
Applying diverse controls improves resilience.
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Implementing security at the application, network, and data levels
Why this is correct
Ensures protection across the entire stack.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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