A tactic, procedure, or technique that is applied to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate vulnerabilities, threats, or attacks. This could be a wide range of actions, such as installing a firewall to block unauthorized access, implementing encryption algorithms to secure data, or deploying intrusion detection systems to identify potential security breaches. Countermeasures are crucial for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems.
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