Cyber Security Strategy
Defining a long-term security roadmap that aligns technology, risk, and business goals.
What is Cyber Security Strategy
Vision
Multi-Year Roadmap
Value
Critical Business Enabler
Framework
NIST-Aligned
Leadership
Virtual CISO Model
In an era where cyber threats are a matter of “when” not “if”, a static security plan is no longer sufficient. Our Cyber Security Strategy service provides a visionary, multi-year roadmap that aligns your digital defence with your core business objectives. We bridge the gap between technical teams and the Board of Directors, ensuring that security is viewed not as a cost centre, but as a critical business enabler.
GRC
Personnel
Technical Controls
Physical Security
Our approach is built upon four foundational cornerstones: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Personnel Security, Technical Controls, and Physical Security. By utilising the NIST International Best Practice Framework, we move organisations away from reactive security fixes toward a mature, sustainable operating model. Whether you are undergoing a major digital transformation or looking to professionalise an existing function, we provide the leadership, often through a virtual CISO model, to navigate the complexities of modern cyber resilience.
Why this matters
Without a Strategy...
Reactive Decisions (Driven by Incidents)
Fragmented & Costly Security
Misaligned with Business Priorities
A Defined Roadmap Ensures...
Investment is Planned & Governed
Tied to Real Business Risks
Achieve Mature Operating Model
Our approach is built upon four foundational cornerstones: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Personnel Security, Technical Controls, and Physical Security. By utilising the NIST International Best Practice Framework, we move organisations away from reactive security fixes toward a mature, sustainable operating model. Whether you are undergoing a major digital transformation or looking to professionalise an existing function, we provide the leadership, often through a virtual CISO model, to navigate the complexities of modern cyber resilience.
How We Help
01
We help organisations define their cyber security direction using recognised frameworks such as NIST.
02
We translate business priorities into a structured, multi-year roadmap.
03
We provide senior leadership support, often through a virtual CISO model, to ensure the strategy is governed and delivered effectively.
What this service includes
Gap Analysis
A clear understanding of current maturity, operating model, and risk posture.
Target Operating Model Definition
A security function aligned with business goals and regulatory expectations.
Three-Year Roadmap
A structured plan prioritising people, process, and technology initiatives by risk and business impact.
vCISO Oversight
Ongoing leadership to ensure the strategy is executed consistently and remains aligned with organisational change.
Board Reporting and Governance
Clear KPIs, metrics, and governance structures that provide transparency and accountability.
Use Case
Strategic Realignment for Financial Resilience (Banking)
• Situation
The client lacked a formal, long-term security strategy. Security decisions were reactive, and there was a disconnect between security initiatives and the wider business strategy.
The Method
Situation
Low Maturity
Reactive security decisions, no formal long-term strategy
work
NIST Analysis
AS IS vs TO BE gap analysis, 3-year strategy, vCISO model
Transformation
Board-Governed
Security evolved to proactive capability with clear KPIs
After State
Mature Roadmap
Operating against 3-year plan, integrated into business
• Work Completed
Conducted an exhaustive AS IS vs TO BE gap analysis using the NIST framework
Developed a comprehensive three-year Information and Cyber Security Strategy
Redesigned the security operating model and established a virtual CISO function
Aligned technical roadmaps with the organisation's £100m digital transformation objectives
• Transformations achieved
Security evolved from a reactive support function to a proactive, board-governed capability. The security function gained clearly defined KPIs, stable funding, and long-term direction.
Result:
The organisation now operates against a mature, three-year roadmap that is fully integrated into the business lifecycle, with clearly defined KPIs, stable funding, and long-term strategic direction.
How engagements usually begin
Engagements usually begin with a short conversation to understand your context, priorities, and challenges. From there, we outline whether a strategic engagement is appropriate and what the next steps would look like. There are no predefined packages, and work only progresses where there is a clear fit.