The Walls of Constantinople
The Walls of Constantinople
The Walls of Constantinople
A Masterclass in Layered Cyber Defence
A Masterclass in Layered Cyber Defence
A Masterclass in Layered Cyber Defence
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Information Age
Modern Era
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Classical Antiquity
Bronze Age
Late Antiquity
c. 300 - 700 AD
Information
Age
Modern
Era
Industrial
Revolution
Renaissance
Middle
Ages
Classical
Antiquity
Bronze Age
Late Antiquity
c. 300 - 700 AD
Information Age
Modern Era
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Classical Antiquity
Bronze Age
Late Antiquity
c. 300 - 700 AD
For over a thousand years, the city of Constantinople was the most impregnable fortress in the world. Its legendary defences, a masterpiece of military engineering, repelled siege after siege. The secret to its strength was not a single, massive wall, but a sophisticated, multi-layered system of defence. From the outer moat to the towering inner wall, each layer was designed to slow, weaken, and ultimately defeat an attacker. This ancient fortress provides the perfect model for modern cybersecurity: the principle of "defence-in-depth."
This article explains why a single line of defence is not enough to protect your critical digital assets and how a layered approach to cybersecurity can create a truly resilient organisation.
For over a thousand years, the city of Constantinople was the most impregnable fortress in the world. Its legendary defences, a masterpiece of military engineering, repelled siege after siege. The secret to its strength was not a single, massive wall, but a sophisticated, multi-layered system of defence. From the outer moat to the towering inner wall, each layer was designed to slow, weaken, and ultimately defeat an attacker. This ancient fortress provides the perfect model for modern cybersecurity: the principle of "defence-in-depth."
This article explains why a single line of defence is not enough to protect your critical digital assets and how a layered approach to cybersecurity can create a truly resilient organisation.
For over a thousand years, the city of Constantinople was the most impregnable fortress in the world. Its legendary defences, a masterpiece of military engineering, repelled siege after siege. The secret to its strength was not a single, massive wall, but a sophisticated, multi-layered system of defence. From the outer moat to the towering inner wall, each layer was designed to slow, weaken, and ultimately defeat an attacker. This ancient fortress provides the perfect model for modern cybersecurity: the principle of "defence-in-depth."
This article explains why a single line of defence is not enough to protect your critical digital assets and how a layered approach to cybersecurity can create a truly resilient organisation.
The Modern Challenge:
The Single Point of Failure
The Modern Challenge:
The Single Point of Failure
The Modern Challenge:
The Single Point of Failure
In the digital world, many organisations still rely on a "single wall" approach to security. They may have a strong firewall at the perimeter of their network, but once an attacker breaches that single line of defence, they often have free rein to move through the internal network and access critical systems. This creates a fragile security posture with a single point of failure, which is no match for today's sophisticated and persistent cyber threats.
In the digital world, many organisations still rely on a "single wall" approach to security. They may have a strong firewall at the perimeter of their network, but once an attacker breaches that single line of defence, they often have free rein to move through the internal network and access critical systems. This creates a fragile security posture with a single point of failure, which is no match for today's sophisticated and persistent cyber threats.
In the digital world, many organisations still rely on a "single wall" approach to security. They may have a strong firewall at the perimeter of their network, but once an attacker breaches that single line of defence, they often have free rein to move through the internal network and access critical systems. This creates a fragile security posture with a single point of failure, which is no match for today's sophisticated and persistent cyber threats.
The Ancient Principle:
Defence - In-Depth
The Ancient Principle:
Defence - In-Depth
The Ancient Principle:
Defence - In-Depth
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople were a marvel of strategic design. An attacker first had to cross a wide moat, then breach a low outer wall, then fight their way across an open terrace while under fire from above, and only then could they attempt to assault the massive main inner wall. Each layer had a specific purpose, and each was designed to work in concert with the others. The principle is clear: true security is not about a single, impenetrable barrier, but about a series of mutually reinforcing layers that create a resilient and formidable defence.
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople were a marvel of strategic design. An attacker first had to cross a wide moat, then breach a low outer wall, then fight their way across an open terrace while under fire from above, and only then could they attempt to assault the massive main inner wall. Each layer had a specific purpose, and each was designed to work in concert with the others. The principle is clear: true security is not about a single, impenetrable barrier, but about a series of mutually reinforcing layers that create a resilient and formidable defence.
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople were a marvel of strategic design. An attacker first had to cross a wide moat, then breach a low outer wall, then fight their way across an open terrace while under fire from above, and only then could they attempt to assault the massive main inner wall. Each layer had a specific purpose, and each was designed to work in concert with the others. The principle is clear: true security is not about a single, impenetrable barrier, but about a series of mutually reinforcing layers that create a resilient and formidable defence.
The MPX Solution:
Building Your Digital Fortress
The MPX Solution:
Building Your Digital Fortress
The MPX Solution:
Building Your Digital Fortress
At MPX, our approach to Cybersecurity is built on this timeless principle of defence-in-depth. We understand that there is no single "silver bullet" for security. Instead, we work with you to design and implement a multi-layered security architecture that protects your critical assets from every angle.
Our network engineering and security expertise focuses on creating these layers:
The Perimeter (The Outer Wall): Implementing and configuring next-generation firewalls to control all traffic entering and leaving your network.
Network Segmentation (The Inner Walls): Dividing your internal network into secure zones, so that even if one part of the network is compromised, the breach can be contained and prevented from spreading to your most critical systems.
Endpoint Security (The Guards on the Wall): Deploying advanced security software on all your servers and workstations to protect them from malware and other threats.
Monitoring and Detection (The Sentinels): Implementing systems that continuously monitor your network for any signs of suspicious activity and provide immediate alerts, allowing for a rapid response to any potential intrusion.
We don't just build a wall; we build a fortress.
At MPX, our approach to Cybersecurity is built on this timeless principle of defence-in-depth. We understand that there is no single "silver bullet" for security. Instead, we work with you to design and implement a multi-layered security architecture that protects your critical assets from every angle.
Our network engineering and security expertise focuses on creating these layers:
The Perimeter (The Outer Wall): Implementing and configuring next-generation firewalls to control all traffic entering and leaving your network.
Network Segmentation (The Inner Walls): Dividing your internal network into secure zones, so that even if one part of the network is compromised, the breach can be contained and prevented from spreading to your most critical systems.
Endpoint Security (The Guards on the Wall): Deploying advanced security software on all your servers and workstations to protect them from malware and other threats.
Monitoring and Detection (The Sentinels): Implementing systems that continuously monitor your network for any signs of suspicious activity and provide immediate alerts, allowing for a rapid response to any potential intrusion.
We don't just build a wall; we build a fortress.
At MPX, our approach to Cybersecurity is built on this timeless principle of defence-in-depth. We understand that there is no single "silver bullet" for security. Instead, we work with you to design and implement a multi-layered security architecture that protects your critical assets from every angle.
Our network engineering and security expertise focuses on creating these layers:
The Perimeter (The Outer Wall): Implementing and configuring next-generation firewalls to control all traffic entering and leaving your network.
Network Segmentation (The Inner Walls): Dividing your internal network into secure zones, so that even if one part of the network is compromised, the breach can be contained and prevented from spreading to your most critical systems.
Endpoint Security (The Guards on the Wall): Deploying advanced security software on all your servers and workstations to protect them from malware and other threats.
Monitoring and Detection (The Sentinels): Implementing systems that continuously monitor your network for any signs of suspicious activity and provide immediate alerts, allowing for a rapid response to any potential intrusion.
We don't just build a wall; we build a fortress.
A 3-Step "Defence - In-Depth" Self Assessment
A 3-Step "Defence - In-Depth" Self Assessment
A 3-Step "Defence - In-Depth" Self Assessment
Think about your own organisation's security and ask these three simple questions:
Think about your own organisation's security and ask these three simple questions:
Think about your own organisation's security and ask these three simple questions:
1. If our main firewall failed or was breached, what is the next line of defence to stop an attacker from reaching our most critical servers?
(This tests your network segmentation.)
1. If our main firewall failed or was breached, what is the next line of defence to stop an attacker from reaching our most critical servers?
(This tests your network segmentation.)
1. If our main firewall failed or was breached, what is the next line of defence to stop an attacker from reaching our most critical servers?
(This tests your network segmentation.)
2. If an employee's laptop were to be infected with malware, what systems are in place to prevent that malware from spreading across the entire network?
(This tests your internal security controls.)
2. If an employee's laptop were to be infected with malware, what systems are in place to prevent that malware from spreading across the entire network?
(This tests your internal security controls.)
2. If an employee's laptop were to be infected with malware, what systems are in place to prevent that malware from spreading across the entire network?
(This tests your internal security controls.)
3. How quickly would we know if an unauthorised user was attempting to access a sensitive file on our network?
(This tests your monitoring and detection capabilities.)
3. How quickly would we know if an unauthorised user was attempting to access a sensitive file on our network?
(This tests your monitoring and detection capabilities.)
3. How quickly would we know if an unauthorised user was attempting to access a sensitive file on our network?
(This tests your monitoring and detection capabilities.)
In today's threat landscape, a single line of defence is an invitation to disaster. By adopting the same multi-layered, defence-in-depth strategy that protected Constantinople for a millennium, you can build a cybersecurity posture that is not just strong, but truly resilient.
Contact MPX to discuss how we can help you engineer a more robust and layered defence for your critical digital assets.
In today's threat landscape, a single line of defence is an invitation to disaster. By adopting the same multi-layered, defence-in-depth strategy that protected Constantinople for a millennium, you can build a cybersecurity posture that is not just strong, but truly resilient.
Contact MPX to discuss how we can help you engineer a more robust and layered defence for your critical digital assets.
In today's threat landscape, a single line of defence is an invitation to disaster. By adopting the same multi-layered, defence-in-depth strategy that protected Constantinople for a millennium, you can build a cybersecurity posture that is not just strong, but truly resilient.
Contact MPX to discuss how we can help you engineer a more robust and layered defence for your critical digital assets.