| Security Pillar | Key Goal | Core Technologies | Maturity Indicator |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Prevention | Minimize Attack Surface | ZTNA, MFA, PAM, Micro-segmentation | Policies are automated and enforced by default. |
| Detection | Achieve Continuous Visibility | SIEM, EDR, UEBA, Threat Intel Feeds | Anomalies are flagged with high fidelity and low false positives. |
| Response | Minimize Blast Radius | Incident Playbooks, Forensics Kits, IR Team | Playbooks are tested quarterly, and MTTR (Mean Time to Respond) is consistently low. |
Conclusion: Security maturity is not a destination; it is a continuous cycle of Plan $\rightarrow$ Detect $\rightarrow$ Respond $\rightarrow$ Improve. By embedding these three pillars into the operational DNA of the organization, you move from a reactive “break-fix” mentality to a proactive, resilient security posture.