Cyber Strategy

The services

Our cyber strategy services help align your cyber security efforts with overall business objectives. We work with you to develop a comprehensive cyber security strategy that encompasses:

• An understanding of your organisation’s business context and objectives, and how the strategy will align with them
• The threat landscape your organisation faces and how that will guide your strategy
• Your current state cyber security posture and maturity
• Pragmatic goals for where execution of the strategy will lead
• Analysis of the gap between current state and desired future state
• Linkage to relevant enterprise risks defined by your enterprise risk framework
• How the strategy will support business agility 
• Development of a coherent set of strategic pillars that will deliver specified outcomes (usually enhanced capability) 
• Fits within a given set of constraints (time, money, people, etc)
• Development of supporting actions, programs, and initiatives that will achieve the outcomes specified in the strategy
• Design of organisational changes and changes to processes specified by the strategy (if any)
• Definition of key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics
• Consideration of how the strategy will respond to unexpected changes in the business context or objectives, or the threat environment

Supporting the strategy are other activities to effectively implement it:

• Prioritisation of cyber security investments and resource allocation in alignment with the strategy
• Developing a reporting framework to provide regular updates to senior management on implementation of the strategy
• Design of cyber security governance structures and operating models
• Planning for emerging technologies and evolving threat landscapes
• Development of cyber security roadmaps that define in detail the initiatives that will be undertaken as well as their expected scope, dependencies, cost, duration, and linkages to strategy pillars, regulatory requirements, and risks.
• Reviewing existing strategy and operations to reduce cost with the most minimal impact

The problems we help address

Our strategy services are about bringing coherence, methodology, and a shared understanding to the function responsible for managing the top risk that CEOs and boards worry about. We help organisations:

• Identify their objectives for cyber security resilience and risk management
• Make strategic decisions that enhance the long term resilience of their organisation
• Constrain, reduce, and optimise expenditure on cyber security functions and initiatives
• Prioritise cyber security initiatives and investments for maximum impact
• Balance security needs with business agility
• Navigate complex and evolving regulatory landscapes
• Improve communication about cyber risks across the organisation
• Enhance senior management and board-level understanding and oversight of cyber risks
• Prepare for future cyber challenges and opportunities

The difference we strive for

At Germane Advisory, our approach to Cyber Strategy is both creative and future-focused. We combine real-world experience with innovative thinking to create strategies that are both effective and achievable. 

Our future-focused approach helps you anticipate and prepare for emerging threats and technologies. Our strategies don't just address today's challenges; they position you to thrive in tomorrow's digital landscape. We bring a multi-disciplinary perspective, ensuring your cyber strategy aligns with and supports broader business objectives.

Our value-minded approach informs our focus on strategies that deliver tangible benefits and positions your organisation for sustainable, secure growth. We are keenly aware of the significant cost associated with addressing cyber risk, and work to build strategies that enhance cyber security resilience most cost-effectively.

Our people-centric approach recognises that successful strategy implementation depends on buy-in from across the organisation. We work to build a shared vision of cyber security that resonates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We're passionate about translating complex technical concepts into business language, helping you build a compelling narrative around your cyber security efforts.

We stand by our work - we help you navigate challenges, adapt to changing circumstances, and realise the full potential of your cyber strategy. With Germane Advisory, you're not just getting a plan - you're gaining a roadmap to digital resilience and community trust in an increasingly technology-dependent world.