You know how a garden mixes different plants so one pest can’t wipe it out? That’s what security should look like too—layered, redundant, and self‑healing. Think of firewalls as hedges, IDS as pollinators spotting trouble, and backups as compost piles that keep the soil fertile. Keep systems varied, constantly monitored, and ready to patch themselves automatically. That’s the digital version of a resilient garden.