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title: "Layered Defense — AP Cybersecurity Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "Layered defense (defense in depth) stacks multiple security controls so one failure doesn't expose your data. Learn how it's tested in AP Cybersecurity Unit 2."
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subject: "AP Cybersecurity"
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# Layered Defense — AP Cybersecurity Definition & Exam Guide

## Related Study Guides

- [2.1 Cyber Foundations](/ap-cybersecurity/unit-2/cyber-foundations/study-guide/0oS8jJyX7iolYntwz5Eh)