#159 - Refreshing Your Cybersecurity Strategy

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G. Mark Hardy guides listeners on how to refresh their cybersecurity strategy. Starting with the essential assessments on the current state of your security, through to the creation of a comprehensive, one-page cyber plan. The discussion covers different approaches to upskilling the workforce, tools utilization, vulnerability management, relevant regulations, and selecting the best solution for your specific needs. The show also includes tips on building a roadmap, creating effective key performance indicators, and validation exercises or trap analysis to ensure the likelihood of success. At the end of the discussion, G. Mark Hardy invites listeners to reach out for any help needed for implementing these strategies.

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Transcripts - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bHsRtaRdlRJ9e9XXVh3GU7k3MbBLcHs

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:21 Building a Tactical and Strategic Plan
• 02:58 Assessing Your Current Cybersecurity Posture
• 03:11 Workforce Assessment and Rating
• 06:31 Understanding Your Cybersecurity Tools
• 08:29 Performing a Business Requirements Analysis
• 10:13 Defining the Desired Future State
• 12:03 Creating a Gap Analysis
• 14:14 Analyzing Current Options and Building a Roadmap
• 17:11 Presenting the New Plan to Management
• 21:36 Recap and Conclusion