Building a Security Program in an Evolving Threat Landscape

In an era of increasing cyber threats and rapidly evolving technologies, developing a robust security strategy demands a holistic and data-driven approach. This presentation provides a comprehensive framework for building a security program that addresses both current risks and future challenges. The session begins by analyzing insights from leading security threat reports, including data on ransomware trends, phishing, and emerging attack vectors, alongside key technology trends like AI, Zero Trust, and cloud security. These findings are integrated into a PEST (Political, Economic, Social, Technological) and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to evaluate the internal and external factors impacting organizational security. Leveraging this analysis, the presentation outlines a methodology to build a tailored security strategy. Starting with a risk assessment and aligning with established frameworks such as NIST CSF or CIS Controls, attendees will learn how to define a target security profile that meets their organization's specific risk tolerance and compliance requirements. Finally, the session demonstrates how to translate the strategy into actionable steps by developing a security roadmap.