From the course: Five Biggest Mistakes of Cybersecurity Programs
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Plan and optimize for resource allocation
From the course: Five Biggest Mistakes of Cybersecurity Programs
Plan and optimize for resource allocation
- Fredrick the Great famously stated "He who defends everything, defends nothing." Trying to protect everything equally is inefficient and ultimately ineffective. It's about deliberate tradeoffs. Defensive efforts must be aligned to where they're needed most which leaves other areas intentionally less protected. But how do you decide what to focus on? The answer is frameworks. Planning and optimization frameworks help us maintain strategic focus even when we're overwhelmed with tactical work. Use strategic goals as a guide to determine what to work on and what to defer. The most important tasks come to the forefront that puts limits on resource allocation, reinforces critical thinking, and keeps the end goals in perspective for everyone to work towards. Create frameworks that include defined roles, responsibilities, and deliverables to help reach strategic goals. Security staff need clear priorities that cover…
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