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The Security Playbook

12 Steps to Excellence in Managing Security

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How the Program Works Benefits of the Program

Benefits of the Program

Our 12-step process has been proven across maturity levels, and each step comes with a matrix of methodologies, tools, and templates that鈥檚 right for you.

A Proven Methodology

A proven methodology to lead Information Security, offering a superior alternative to ad hoc advisory engagements.

A Structured Framework

A calendar with 12 actionable steps aligned to the Information Security leader鈥檚 most pressing priorities.

High-Value Advisory Engagements

High-value advisory engagements that deliver tangible results.

Clear Activities You Can Delegate

Clear activities you can delegate to your team with Guided Implementations and actionable best practices.

Customizable and Measurable

Customizable initiatives with measurable results that align with your organizational, departmental, and personal goals, with annual proof of improvement.

The Security Playbook

12 Steps to Excellence in Managing Security

Our 12-step process has been proven across maturity levels, and each step comes with a matrix of methodologies, tools, and templates that鈥檚 right for you.

Structured, Actionable, 12-Step Framework

Clear activities to delegate to your team

Customizable initiatives with measurable results

Our highest-value advisory engagements

A proven path to excellence

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Jan

Stakeholder Management

Great security governance involves stakeholders to align your security goals with business expectations.

Understand & Own your Mandate
IT Security Business Satisfaction & Alignment Diagnostic Review and Update your Key Stakeholder Engagement Plan Improve Security Governance With a Security Steering Committee Establish Effective Security Governance & Management
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Feb

Core Security Processes

91制片厂ing strong foundations for core security processes is key to meeting future threats.

Get the Basics Right
Security Governance & Management Diagnostic Develop and Implement a Security Incident Management Program 91制片厂 your Security Operations Program From the Ground Up 91制片厂 Resilience Against Ransomware Attacks Implement Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
3
Mar

Workforce Development

Developing critical skills within your current team is the most cost-efficient way to obtain those skills.

Develop In-Demand Skills
Diagnose your IT Staffing Issues with the IT Staffing Assessment Train Emerging Security Leaders and Analysts Hire or Develop a World-Class CISO
4
Apr

Security Program Management

The most successful security programs are built around meeting business needs.

Secure the Right Things
Design and Implement a Business-Aligned Security Program Implement Adaptive Security Services Develop and Deploy Security Policies
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May

Security Risk Management

Don't try to breach-proof your organization: balance risk tolerance, prevention, and budget.

Don't Get Fired
Assess and Manage Security Risks Address Security & Privacy Risks for Generative AI Assess your Cybersecurity Insurance Policy 91制片厂 a Vendor Security Assessment Service
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June

Security Technology & Vendors

Selecting the right vendors is critical to getting the value and risk mitigation you need.

Manage your Vendors Before they Manage you
Select a Security Outsourcing Partner 91制片厂 a Robust Security Architecture with M365 and Azure Review Security Terms and Conditions
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July

Security & Privacy Compliance

Careful use of a control framework can reduce compliance costs and complexities.

Take a Qualitative Approach to Compliance
91制片厂 a Security Compliance Program 91制片厂 a Data Privacy Program Discover and Classify your Data Mature your Privacy Operations
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Aug

Security Automation & Zero Trust

Automate low-value security tasks to unlock resources for innovation.

Combat the Exponentially Increasing Cyberthreats
91制片厂 an Automation Roadmap to Streamline Security Processes 91制片厂 an Autonomous Security Delivery Roadmap 91制片厂 a Zero Trust Roadmap
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Sept

Organiza­tional Value

Hardwire Security and Privacy Into your Culture
Present Security to Executive Stakeholders Develop a Security Awareness and Training Program That Empowers End Users Embed Privacy and Security Culture Within your Organization
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Oct

Security Strategy

Adapt your Strategy to Changing Needs
91制片厂 an Information Security Strategy Conduct an Information Security Strategy Review Develop a Comprehensive IAM Improvement Strategy
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Nov

Security Budget

Spend With Precision
Benchmark your IT Spend and Staffing 91制片厂 a Security Metrics Program to Drive Maturity Cost-Optimize your Security Budget 91制片厂 a Service-Based Security Resourcing Plan
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Dec

Renewal & Reflection

Review, Align & Adjust
Review IT & Security Trends and Priorities Improve Organizational Resilience with a Tabletop Program 91制片厂 an IT Succession Plan Conduct a Career Self-Assessment
Legend
Assessments & Diagnostics
Strategy & Planning
Implementation & Training
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Advancing Security: Organizational Challenges

Many organizations face the following challenges as they try to drive Security forward with the organization:

  • 67%
    of respondents to Info-Tech鈥檚 Security Business Satisfaction Diagnostic reported security creates significant business friction.
  • 67%
    of CISOs believe there are excessive expectations on the CISO/CSO role, up from 49% in 2022, and 21% in 2021. (Netskope, 2024)
  • 70%
    Stories of CISOs being held personally and criminally liable for incidents is souring incumbents on their own role.

CXO-CIO Alignment Diagnostic; Jun 2022 to Jun 2024

And innumerable challenges...

  • Misaligned security goals frustrate key stakeholders.
  • Immature security processes leave us exposed to rapidly evolving threats.
  • Skills & resources to tackle modern security challenges are scarce.
  • Security services fail to deliver value and don鈥檛 mitigate the right risks.
  • Security risks are everywhere but resources are finite.
  • Expensive technologies don鈥檛 deliver expected value but become irreplaceable.
  • Security and privacy compliance requirements are constantly changing and complex.
  • Capacity for innovation is stifled by limited resources consumed by basic operations.

Focus on These 8 Core Secrets is Critical to Success as a Security Leader.

There is a constant stream of urgent tasks and projects, and the demand for IT work continues to escalate.

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Great security governance involves stakeholders to align your security goals with business expectations.
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91制片厂ing strong foundations for core security processes is key to meeting future threats.
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Developing critical skills within your current team is the most cost-efficient way to obtain those skills.
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The most successful security programs are built around meeting business needs.
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You can鈥檛 breach-proof your organization. Balance risk tolerance, prevention, and budget.
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Selecting the right vendors is critical to getting the value and risk mitigation you need.
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Careful use of a control framework can reduce compliance costs and complexities.
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Automate low-value security tasks to unlock resources for innovation.
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How Security Systematic Improvement Works:

Adopt the 12 Steps

  • Contact your Counselor to learn more about the Security Playbook.
  • Become familiar with the 8 secrets of success.

Customize Your Playbook

  • 91制片厂 your Security scorecard based on your personal success metrics and targets.
  • Identify key contributors to the 12 monthly steps (direct reports).
  • Conduct Your Annual Security Department Assessment.
  • Work with your Counselor on developing your Key Initiative Plan.

Act & Delegate

  • Use Info-Tech鈥檚 research and advisory services to guide you through best practices and produce the deliverables that will help you systematically improve IT performance.
  • Take advantage of our diagnostics and benchmarks, Guided Implementations, workshops, and other analyst services.
  • Delegate delivery activities to your direct reports where applicable.

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