Active defense

Active Defense is a strategy employed in cybersecurity and military strategy to proactively counteract threats. This approach involves the use of various techniques and measures to deter, detect, and respond to attacks in real-time. Unlike passive defense, which focuses on preventing attacks through measures such as firewalls and antivirus software, active defense involves taking proactive steps to identify potential threats and neutralize them before they can cause harm.

Overview

Active defense strategies are designed to provide an immediate response to threats, often involving the use of automated systems that can detect and respond to attacks in real-time. These strategies can include measures such as intrusion detection systems, honeypots, and counterintelligence operations.

Cybersecurity

In the field of cybersecurity, active defense refers to measures taken to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time. This can involve the use of intrusion detection systems that monitor network traffic for signs of malicious activity, as well as honeypots that are designed to attract and trap attackers.

Active defense can also involve threat hunting, a proactive approach to identifying and neutralizing cyber threats. This can involve the use of advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to identify patterns of behavior that may indicate a cyber attack.

Military Strategy

In military strategy, active defense refers to measures taken to actively counteract threats. This can involve the use of counterintelligence operations to identify and neutralize potential threats, as well as the use of force protection measures to protect military personnel and assets.

Active defense can also involve the use of missile defense systems that are designed to detect and intercept incoming missiles before they can reach their target.

See Also

• Passive defense
• Cybersecurity
• Military strategy
• Intrusion detection system
• Honeypot (computing)
• Counterintelligence
• Force protection
• Missile defense system