Why Defending Networks Is Difficult
In traditional combat, defenders enjoy a distinct advantage over their attackers. However, in information technology, several factors give attackers the advantage:
Attackers have unlimited resources.
Attackers need to master only one attack.
Defenders cannot take the offensive.
Defenders must serve business goals.
Defenders must win all the time.
Attackers Have Unlimited Resources
At any given time, defenders must protect their network against both attackers around the globe and their own employees. This accumulation of attackers, as a group, limits a defender’s resources. Many attackers can spend all day systematically attempting to break into your network. Attackers can collaborate to develop new and more sophisticated ...
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