Advanced level · Module 6: Capstone: Organisational Security Programme · Lesson 4 of 5
Roadmap and Budget
Sequence the programme over 12 months with realistic costs.
In this lesson you will
- Build a 12-month roadmap
- Estimate costs and resources
Key concepts
roadmapquick winsdependenciesbudget estimates
The lesson
Sequence quick wins first, then foundations (inventory, identity, backups), then maturity improvements.
Note dependencies: DMARC enforcement needs a sender inventory; vulnerability management needs an asset inventory.
Estimate costs for licences, equipment, training and staff time; show options where budget is tight.
Step by step
- Order initiatives.
- Map dependencies.
- Estimate costs.
- Prepare options.
Practice activity
Complete the 12-month roadmap and budget.
Expected result: A sequenced roadmap with costed options.
Check your understanding
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What comes first in a roadmap?
Show answer
Quick wins.
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Give one dependency example.
Show answer
DMARC enforcement depends on an inventory of legitimate senders.
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