Defensive Security Management Methodology (DSMM)

DSMM (Defensive Security Management Methodology) is turning security operations into measurable, value-driven engineering.

Security is measurable .
DSMM is Hacktica’s proprietary methodology that translates defensive security work into measurable business value. Instead of relying on assumptions, DSMM evaluates how well your protection plan performs — using defined process lists, command-based validations, and real-world attack simulations.

What DSMM Delivers:

  • A structured, repeatable way to assess and validate security defenses
  • Maps security engineering effort to risk reduction outcomes
  • Uses tools like RMS (Risk Mitigation Score) and Readiness Levels to quantify posture
  • Bridges the gap between technical controls and business justification

Used in:

  • Security Control Assessments (SCA) for WAF, Bot Managers, and other Layer 7 defenses
  • Incident Response Readiness (IRR) evaluations
  • Executive reporting and investment justification

DSMM Evaluation Dimensions:

Coverage (known threats tested against control)

Reliability (does it detect consistently?)

Enforcement (does it block or just alert?)

Business Risk (how exposed are critical assets or flows?)

Adaptiveness (can the control adjust or respond under attack?)