Build the defences.

Fortification is where developers implement secure defaults and enforceable controls. The goal isn’t to make attacks impossible, but to raise the cost or difficulty level high enough that attackers move on.

• For developers: Secure secrets in vaults. Lock down CI tokens with least privilege. Enforce signed commits and signed artifacts. Add dependency lockfiles and checksum verification.
• For leaders: Fortification provides visible, reportable controls. This is where compliance frameworks (CRA, NIS2, EO 14028) expect to see progress.

Pitch point: Fortify demonstrates proactive defence. It reassures auditors, investors, and customers that your teams are building on secure foundations.