Suojatasot
Suojatasot is a Finnish term for protective layers or levels designed to reduce risk by providing multiple, complementary safeguards. The word is formed from suojata "to protect" and taso "layer" or "level."
The concept is used across several fields to describe a defense-in-depth approach in which the failure of
In construction and civil engineering, suojatasot refer to sequential protective measures such as waterproofing, drainage, fire
In information security, the idea aligns with defense in depth: physical and environmental controls, network segmentation,
In occupational safety, suojatasot encompass engineering controls, administrative measures, and personal protective equipment, applied in a
Implementation emphasizes designing multiple independent layers, using diverse controls to avoid common weaknesses, regular testing and
In Finnish standards and risk management literature, the term highlights that protection is most effective when
See also defense in depth, layered security, risk management.