Defense-in-Depth or Complexity-in-Depth?

Know when you are going overboard

One of the first principles every security professional learns is “defense-in-depth.” The idea is elegant: layer multiple security controls so if one fails, another stands in its place. It’s the digital equivalent of building a castle with walls, moats, and guards.

But here’s the problem: in practice, many organizations don’t have defense-in-depth. They …