The Otava S.E.C.U.R.E. Framework is a layered cybersecurity methodology delivered as part of Otava's Security as a Service (SECaaS) offering. It is structured around six components, each represented by a letter in the acronym: S — Shrink: Reducing the attack surface through segmentation, access controls, and security hygiene. Referenced tools include EDR, SASE, and MFA. E — Examine: Continuous monitoring and analysis of the IT environment to identify and respond to anomalies. Referenced tools include vulnerability scanning and centralized logging & monitoring. C — Contain: Isolating and restricting the spread of threats using endpoint protection tools to minimize impact when an attack occurs. U — Undo: Restoring data and operations following a breach or incident. Referenced tools include immutable backups. R — Recover: Executing disaster recovery plans to restore business continuity in a timely manner. Referenced tools include disaster recovery runbooks and managed DRaaS. E — Evaluate: Assessing and improving security posture over time through gap identification, risk scoring, and governance reviews. Referenced tools include security posture assessments and governance reviews. The framework is designed to integrate strategy, compliance, and defense tools into a structure that can adapt to an organization's stage of security maturity. It is intended to bridge the gap between security tooling and strategic execution, supporting use cases such as critical infrastructure defense, regulatory compliance, and legacy environment modernization.