Defense In Depth: Building Layered Security For Home, Business, And Beyond

Is one layer of security ever enough?

In a digital world filled with relentless cyber threats, relying on a single line of defense is no longer an option. Defense in Depth: Building Layered Security for Home, Business, and Beyond is your essential guide to understanding and implementing a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity-written in clear, non-technical language by cybersecurity expert Rick Stupart.

Whether you're a home user, small business owner, or just starting your IT journey, this book walks you through the seven critical layers of protection: physical, network, perimeter, endpoint, application, data, and policy. With real-world examples, actionable checklists, and practical tools, you'll learn how to:

• Secure your devices, data, and digital environment
• Build an effective security strategy tailored to your needs
• Avoid common mistakes that leave systems vulnerable
• Align your efforts with industry frameworks like NIST and CIS

Cyber threats are evolving-but so can your defenses.
Build smart. Build strong. Build in depth.

David G. Stone is a seasoned researcher and IT professional with over 20 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and risk management. Holding a master's degree in Information Systems Management, David G. Stone has spent years helping businesses and individuals navigate the complex world of digital security.

As a CompTIA CySA+ certified cybersecurity expert, David G. Stone specializes in threat detection, vulnerability management, and security best practices. With extensive experience implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, they have worked with organizations to strengthen their security posture and protect sensitive data from cyber threats.

Passionate about educating others, David G. Stone has now turned their expertise into an easy-to-follow guide designed to help remote workers, freelancers, and businesses safeguard their online accounts. Through The Remote Worker's Guide to Password Management, they provide practical, real-world strategies to enhance digital security and prevent cyber risks.

When not working in cybersecurity, David G. Stone explores emerging technologies, consults on IT risk management, developing innovative solutions for businesses, and writing. With a deep passion for money, history, economics, and business, David brings a sharp, curious mind to the page-blending engaging narrative with thoughtful analysis. A new writer with ELC Publishing, he is committed to turning his long-held interests and extensive published work into books that inform, entertain, and provoke reflection.