Getting Started with PSPM

Organizations can begin PSPM adoption through practical steps:

Step 1: Assess current prevention. Inventory what preventive controls already exist. Document organization policies, IaC scanning tools, secure defaults, and runtime remediation. Understand baseline coverage before expansion. Use the Discover practice to create unified visibility.

Step 2: Connect to detection tools. Integrate PSPM with CNAPP or CSPM platforms. Analyze which findings appear repeatedly. Identify which prevention layers could eliminate high-volume alerts. Use the Analyze practice to prioritize opportunities.

Step 3: Simulate and prioritize. For top finding types, simulate what preventive controls would block. Test against historical cloud activity. Identify affected teams and exception requirements. Use the Simulate practice to build confidence.

Step 4: Deploy gradually. Start with monitoring mode. Deploy to test environments. Expand to production with phased rollout. Track exceptions systematically. Use the Deploy practice to roll out safely.

Step 5: Iterate and expand. Use metrics to identify next prevention opportunities. Cycle through Discover-Analyze-Simulate-Deploy-Measure repeatedly. Use the Measure practice to quantify effectiveness.

Step 6: Measure and demonstrate value. Track prevention coverage expansion, finding volume reduction, team capacity freed, and cost savings. Use metrics to justify continued investment and guide optimization.

Organizations can execute these steps with or without dedicated PSPM platforms. PSPM platforms accelerate execution through automation, unified visibility, and integrated workflows. As prevention adoption matures, PSPM tooling becomes infrastructure rather than optional enhancement.