A prompt is like a loaded gun. You'd better aim it right.

I like that. Capitalise the important bits. It's like raising your voice at a bartender on a busy night — sometimes you need to be louder to be heard. Though I prefer a gentler approach to most things in life.

The AI Director articles on prompt architecture cover these patterns thoroughly. System boundaries, constraint hierarchies, evaluation frameworks. For anyone serious about prompt security, it's a solid reference.

Bottom line. Your prompt is your perimeter. Design it like one. Minimal surface area. Clear boundaries. No secrets stored inside. Multiple validation layers behind it. And test everything before it goes live.

For once, we agree entirely. The prompt is the first line of defence, not the only one. Invest in the architecture behind it — the Starter Kit approach gives you a tested foundation to build from. Everything else is engineering discipline.