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Complete Guide To Security Posture Management<\/h1><\/div>
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The world of cybersecurity is ever-changing, and new threats constantly emerging. One particularly crucial challenge for organizations today is maintaining a strong security posture. In this guide, we will provide an in-depth overview of security posture management (SPM), a critical aspect of any comprehensive security strategy. We will cover what SPM is, why it is important, how it works, and best practices for implementing it.<\/p>\n

What is Security Posture Management?<\/h2>\n

Security Posture Management, or SPM, is a critical consideration for organizations. But, what exactly is it? Additionally, what is security posture? The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology\u00a0defines Security Posture<\/a>\u00a0as:<\/p>\n

\u201csecurity status of an enterprise\u2019s networks, information, and systems based on information security resources (e.g., people, hardware, software, policies) and capabilities in place to manage the defense of the enterprise and to react as the situation changes.\u201d<\/p>\n

One way to think of security posturing is ensuring that your organization is in a good position, security-wise\u2013able to detect and head off potential threats proactively.<\/p>\n

Accordingly, security posture management\u00a0is the management of\u00a0an organization\u2019s security posture. Security posture management involves establishing and maintaining procedures and practices that enable organizations to consistently maintain a safe security posture.<\/p>\n

Some of the key capabilities of security posture management include:<\/p>\n