Defence in depth, protection in depth and security in depth: A comparative analysis towards a common usage language
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
Security Research Institute
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
ECU Security Research Institute
RAS ID
14601
Abstract
A common language with consistency of meaning is a critical step in the evolution of a profession. Whilst the debate as to whether or not security should be considered a profession is ongoing there is no doubt that the wider community of professionals operating in the security domain are working towards achieving recognition of security as a profession. The concepts of defence in depth, protection in depth and security in depth have been used synonymously by different groups across the domain. These concepts represent the very foundation of effective security architecture are hierarchical in nature and have specific meaning. This paper through comparative analysis clearly defines the difference between and establishes the hierarchy such that a common understanding can be achieved.
DOI
10.4225/75/57a034ccac5cd
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Coole, M. P., Corkill, J. D., & Woodward, A. J. (2012). Defence in depth, protection in depth and security in depth: A comparative analysis towards a common usage language. Proceedings of Australian Security and Intelligence Conference. (pp. 27-35). Western Australia. Perth, Western Australia. Security Research Institute. Available here.