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  2. Physical security - Wikipedia

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    deter potential intruders (e.g. warning signs, security lighting); detect intrusions, and identify, monitor and record intruders (e.g. security alarms, access control and CCTV systems); trigger appropriate incident responses (e.g. by security guards and police); delay or prevent hostile movements (e.g. door reinforcements, grilles);

  3. Target hardening - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] It is believed that a "strong, visible defense will deter or delay an attack". [3] In terms of business and home security, target hardening [4] is one of the suite of protective measures that are included in crime prevention through environmental design. [5]

  4. Defence in depth - Wikipedia

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    Defence in depth (also known as deep defence or elastic defence) is a military strategy that seeks to delay rather than prevent the advance of an attacker, buying time and causing additional casualties by yielding space. Rather than defeating an attacker with a single, strong defensive line, defence in depth relies on the tendency of an attack ...

  5. Perimeter intrusion detection - Wikipedia

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    A fence-mounted perimeter intrusion detection system installed on a chain link fence. A perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) is a device or sensor that detects the presence of an intruder attempting to breach the physical perimeter of a property, building, or other secured area.

  6. Proactive cyber defence - Wikipedia

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    Proactive cyber defense, means acting in anticipation to oppose an attack through cyber and cognitive domains. [1] Proactive cyber defense can be understood as options between offensive and defensive measures. It includes interdicting, disrupting or deterring an attack or a threat's preparation to attack, either pre-emptively or in self-defence.

  7. Delaying tactic - Wikipedia

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    Delaying tactics are a part of the body's natural response to perceived threats. Freezing is an automatic, involuntary response to fear. This tactic delays other responses, allowing for more time to process the situation and gather information before taking any action. [12]

  8. Deterrence theory - Wikipedia

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    To be coercive or deter another state, violence must be anticipated and avoidable by accommodation. It can therefore be summarized that the use of the power to hurt as bargaining power is the foundation of deterrence theory and is most successful when it is held in reserve.

  9. Defense in depth (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Defense in depth is a concept used in information security in which multiple layers of security controls (defense) are placed throughout an information technology (IT) system. Its intent is to provide redundancy in the event a security control fails or a vulnerability is exploited that can cover aspects of personnel , procedural , technical and ...