Countermeasure: 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.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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