What is Security Posture?

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Are you familiar with this term?

If you work in Cybersecurity, you probably are. For others, it may be something you’ve heard in a tech presentation—maybe it stuck, maybe it didn’t.

At its core, Security Posture refers to an organization’s overall cybersecurity strength, readiness, and resilience against threats. It’s built on policies, procedures, and the combination of software, hardware, and systems an organization implements. A critical factor is how these internal systems (whether on-prem or cloud-based) interact with vendors and third parties.

That’s a lot, right?
Yes—and it’s critical to the success of every organization.

Think of Security Posture like the fuel in your vehicle. You have options: low, medium, and high octane. They all power the engine, but some do it better than others. The same applies to cybersecurity—some organizations just meet the minimum, while others prioritize a strong, proactive stance.

The key to Security Posture is having one.
Without it, you’re exposed. And that’s not a position any organization wants to be in.

What are your thoughts? Do you feel exposed?