#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. Big Thanks to our Sponsors Risk3Sixty - https://risk3sixty.com/ ISACA Event (10 Jan 2024) With G Mark Hardy https://www.cisotradecraft.com/isaca CIO Wisdom Book - https://a.co/d/bmmZEAC 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