Disadvantages to a layered approach

Security expert Michael Gregg discusses the disadvantages to a layered approach to enterprise security.

Michael Gregg, Superior Solutions, Inc.

What are the disadvantages to a layered approach to enterprise security?

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Disadvantage? Layering presents a disadvantage only in that adding additional layers of controls can inhibit usability. Sometimes organizations fight additional security controls on the argument such controls will slow systems down or make it more difficult for users.

This was last published in October 2010

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