Cybersecurity · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 6: Capstone: Organisational Security Programme · Lesson 2 of 5

Designing the Programme

Turn the gaps and risks into practical plans.

In this lesson you will

  • Set a target profile
  • Design vulnerability, identity and awareness plans

Key concepts

target profileprioritisationplansresources

The lesson

Set the target profile with leadership input on risk appetite.

Design plans for the biggest gaps: vulnerability management, identity and email hardening, backups and awareness.

Check each plan against the organisation's skills, time and budget.

Step by step

  1. Set targets.
  2. Prioritise gaps.
  3. Draft the plans.
  4. Check feasibility.

Practice activity

Draft the programme plans.

Expected result: Feasible plans addressing the top gaps.

Check your understanding

  1. Who should help set the target profile?

    Show answer

    Leadership, based on risk appetite.

  2. What must plans be checked against?

    Show answer

    Skills, time and budget.

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