The company took counter measures to protect its data.

Relating to or functioning as a response or opposition to something.
They made a counter offer.
The team used counter tactics.
This is a counter argument.
counter offer
counter argument
counter measure
contrary
opposing
antagonistic
The cashier stood behind the counter.

A flat surface on which goods are displayed or transactions are conducted.
She wiped the kitchen counter.
Put the books on the counter.
The baker worked at the counter.
kitchen counter
service counter
bar counter
desk
table
bench