GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) — Question 45

Your organization is developing a network protection plan. No single aspect of your network seems more important than any other. You decide to avoid separating your network into segments or categorizing the systems on the network. Each device on the network is essentially protected in the same manner as all other devices.
This style of defense-in-depth protection is best described as which of the following?

Answer options

• A. Uniform protection
• B. Threat-oriented
• C. Information-centric
• D. Protected enclaves

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, 'Uniform protection', indicates that all devices are treated equally in terms of security measures, which aligns with the described approach. The other options, such as 'Threat-oriented' and 'Information-centric', imply a more tailored security strategy based on specific threats or data types, which contradicts the uniform treatment stated in the question. 'Protected enclaves' suggest segmented areas within the network, which is not the case here.