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.

If you would like to discuss cyber security strategy in more detail, you can contact our team here.

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