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    What is Cyber Defense?

    Cyber defense is the set of measures and technologies that an organization uses to protect itself from cyber attacks and defend against potential threats to its systems, networks, and data. Cyber defense includes a range of activities, such as implementing security controls and policies, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and providing employee training to increase awareness of cyber threats.

    There are many different approaches to cyber defense, and the specific measures and technologies that an organization uses will depend on its specific needs and risks.

    What are some Common Elements of a Cyber Defense Strategy?

    • Network security: This involves implementing controls to protect the organization's networks and systems from unauthorized access and attacks, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and network segmentation.
    • Access control: This involves implementing controls to ensure that only authorized users and devices are allowed to access the organization's systems and data, and to limit their access to the resources that they’re authorized to use.
    • Identity and access management: This involves implementing controls to manage and secure the identities of users and devices, and to ensure that they’re properly authenticated and authorized to access the organization's systems and data.
    • Security monitoring: This involves continuously monitoring the organization's networks and systems for signs of potential threats or attacks, and taking appropriate action to respond to them.
    • Security training: This involves providing employees with training and education to increase their awareness of cyber threats and to help them understand how to protect the organization's systems and data.

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