Strategic Concepts (also “Management Concepts” or “Governance Concepts”) are strategic and management foundations for implementing and maintaining effective cybersecurity programs, providing the framework and principles necessary for organizations to establish, manage, and continuously improve their information security posture. These concepts include security governance, risk management, compliance, strategic planning, and organizational structures that ensure information security is aligned with business objectives and contributes to organizational success, being fundamental for creating a culture of security and ensuring that security investments provide value to the organization.
🎯 Security Governance
Information Security Governance
Organizational structure and decision-making processes
Policies and Procedures
Development and implementation of internal regulatory frameworks
Security Committees
Governance structures and decision-making
📊 Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Identification, analysis and evaluation of security risks
Risk Treatment
Strategies to mitigate, transfer or accept risks
Monitoring and Review
Continuous monitoring of risk status
🏗️ Security Architecture
Zero Trust
Security model based on “never trust, always verify”
Defense in Depth
Multi-layered protection strategy
Security by Design
Security integration from design
📈 Cybersecurity Strategies
Security Roadmap
Long-term strategic planning
Budget and Resources
Efficient allocation of security resources
Metrics and KPIs
Performance and effectiveness indicators
🤝 Third-Party Management
Due Diligence
Vendor security assessment
Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Security contracts and expectations
Third-Party Incident Management
Response to supply chain breaches
📚 Awareness and Training
Awareness Programs
Continuous staff education
Phishing Simulations
Security awareness testing
Specialized Training
Technical competency development
🔄 Business Continuity
Continuity Plans
Preparation for disruptions
Disaster Recovery
System recovery strategies
Organizational Resilience
Adaptation and recovery capacity
🔍 Forensic Analysis and Incident Response
Forensic Analysis
Technical investigation of security incidents
Chain of Custody
Digital evidence preservation
Post-Mortem
Post-incident analysis and lessons learned
Incident Response
Incident response procedures
DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan)
Disaster recovery plan
🛡️ Defensive Security
Defensive Security
Proactive protection strategies
Mitigation
Threat impact reduction
Attack Vectors
Access routes used by attackers
APT (Advanced Persistent Threats)
Advanced persistent threats
IOC (Indicators of Compromise)
Indicators of compromise
🔄 Process Management
CRM (Cybersecurity Risk Management)
Cybersecurity risk management
PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
Continuous improvement cycle
SEO (Security Event Orchestration)
Security event orchestration
CID-CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
Fundamental security principles
🚨 Threat Types
Ransomware
Data kidnapping malware
Security Breaches
Data security incidents
Patient Zero
First case in a security outbreak
Bypass
Security control evasion
📋 General Concepts
General Cybersecurity
Discipline fundamentals
Operational Continuity
Maintenance of critical operations
Strategic management of cybersecurity is key to organizational success.