What is the multi-layered defense model for endpoint security?

• A. Layered Protection
• B. WatchGuard Data Control
• C. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
• D. Anti-Exploit Technology

Answer: (A)

Layered Protection is the idea of defense in depth for endpoint security, using multiple safeguards at different stages to prevent, detect, and respond to threats. In practice this means combining several independent controls so no single failure opens the door to an attack. For example, anti-malware blocks known bad software, anti-exploit technology helps stop new or mutated techniques, device and application controls prevent risky software or unauthorized peripherals, and data protection like encryption or DLP protects sensitive information even if malware gets through. Regular patch management and network/web controls further reduce exposure by fixing vulnerabilities and blocking harmful sites or traffic. The key benefit is redundancy: if one layer misses something, others may catch it, enabling containment and quicker remediation. The other options point to a specific product feature, a type of threat, or a single technology, none of which capture the overarching strategy of using multiple overlapping defenses to secure endpoints.