Security Strategy Development
Security Strategy Development
What it is
Development of a clear, organisation-wide security strategy that aligns protective security priorities with business objectives, risk appetite, and governance requirements. A security strategy defines the target security posture, establishes decision-making and accountability, and sets a practical roadmap for improving security outcomes.
When to use this service
You need a clear security direction endorsed by executives or the board
Security responsibilities are fragmented across teams or sites
You have recurring incidents and need a coordinated approach to prevention and responses
You need to align security investment with organisational priorities and risk appetite
You are building or refreshing governance, policies, and assurance processes
You are preparing for growth, new sites, mergers, or major operational change
You need a security strategy that supports compliance obligations (including PSPF where applicable)
What you will receive
Security strategy document suitable for executive and board review
Current state summary and key security risks and drivers
Target security posture and guiding principles
Governance model, roles and responsibilities, and assurance approach
Prioritised roadmap of initiatives (short, medium, long term)
Measures of effectiveness and reporting approach
Optional workshop facilitation to build stakeholder alignment
Our process
Objectives and stakeholders: Confirm organisational objectives, risk appetite, decision-makers, and stakeholders.
Current state review: Review incidents, existing controls, policies, procedures, and governance arrangements.
Risk and threat context: Confirm realistic threats, vulnerabilities, and consequence drivers relevant to your operating environment.
Target state definition: Define the desired security posture, including what must be standardised, uplifted, or rationalised.
Governance and assurance design: Define accountability, reporting, review cycles, and assurance activities (audits, reviews, testing).
Initiatives and roadmap: Develop a prioritised set of initiatives and a staged roadmap aligned to budget and operational constraints.
Stakeholder alignment: Facilitate workshops and consultation to confirm feasibility, sequencing, and ownership.
Strategy documentation and debrief: Deliver the strategy and roadmap, and brief executives on priorities and next steps.
Common strategy components
Security governance and accountability
Risk management approach and integration with enterprise risk
Security culture, training, and awareness
Incident management and escalation
Physical security and technology direction
Vendor and procurement principles (including independence and data security)
Assurance and continuous improvement
Frequently asked questions
How is a security strategy different from a master plan? A security strategy sets direction, governance, and priorities across the organisation. A master plan typically focuses on a site or portfolio program of works and sequencing. Many organisations use both: strategy first, then master planning.
Do you write policies as part of strategy development? We can. Strategy often identifies which policies and procedures need to be created or refreshed. Policy development can be included or delivered as a follow-on engagement.
How do you ensure the strategy is practical? We ground the strategy in your operating context, stakeholder input, and realistic constraints. The roadmap is staged and prioritised to match budget and capacity.
Can the strategy align to PSPF requirements? Yes. Where PSPF obligations apply, we align governance, assurance, and protective measures to PSPF requirements.
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