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The notion of layered security isn ’ t new . But with companies needing to mobilize for the new business normal amid threats that are increasingly sophisticated , more varied and more frequent , layered cybersecurity has never been more relevant .

The idea behind layered cybersecurity is simple : The more obstacles you place in front of an attacker , the better your chances are to identify and stop the attack before your network , data or business are compromised .

While many organizations understand the basics of layered security , our new hyper-distributed IT reality – where everyone is remote , everyone is mobile , and everyone is less secure – requires us to revisit and refine this best practice .

To help , SonicWall has prepared a layered approach to meet the needs of your boundless workforce while keeping your business objectives a priority .

While there are different schools of thought on which layers are the most important ( e . g ., logical , most critical , easiest to implement , etc .) this guide offers a top-down look at the vulnerabilities you should mitigate first .

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It should also be stated that a modern layered security strategy should be grounded and managed in a unified , harmonized and un-siloed environment .

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You ’ ve purchased a full complement of the latest and greatest cybersecurity solutions , hired the best cybersecurity team , and patched every vulnerability you could find . On paper , your security posture looks great — until an attacker convinces one of your employees that they ’ re with IT and talks them into giving up their credentials . u

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