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Security protection refers to the set of measures, policies, and technologies designed to prevent, detect, and respond to threats that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of assets. It encompasses physical security, cybersecurity, and organizational controls, applied across individuals, processes, and systems.

Key concepts include defense in depth, least privilege, and risk management. Defense in depth uses multiple layers of controls to reduce the likelihood of a breach and to limit damage. Least privilege restricts user and process access to the minimum necessary. Risk management involves identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and likelihoods, and prioritizing mitigations based on impact.

Common practices include access control and authentication (such as multi-factor authentication), encryption at rest and in transit, secure coding and patch management, regular backups, and monitored network protections like firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Incident response planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity are essential to minimize downtime after incidents. User education and awareness are also critical to reducing social engineering risk.

Governance frameworks and compliance considerations guide security protection. Organizations reference standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST guidance, and data privacy laws to establish policies, risk assessments, and audits. Metrics such as incident counts, mean time to detect, and mean time to recovery help measure effectiveness. Security protection is an ongoing process requiring coordination among stakeholders, continuous improvement, and alignment with organizational objectives.