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---
name: building-security-program-strategy
description: >-
  Design and implement comprehensive security program strategies including
  mission definition, maturity assessment, multi-year roadmaps, business
  alignment, and capability planning with measurable milestones.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: security-leadership
tags:
  - security-strategy
  - program-management
  - maturity-model
  - roadmap
  - business-alignment
  - capability-planning
version: "1.0"
author: defconxt
license: AGPL-3.0
metadata:
  mitre-attack: []
---

# Building Security Program Strategy

## Overview

Security program strategy establishes the foundation for all security
initiatives. It bridges business objectives with security capabilities through
structured roadmaps, maturity models, and measurable outcomes.

## Prerequisites

| Requirement | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NIST CSF 2.0 | Maturity assessment framework |
| Strategic planning tools | Roadmap and milestone tracking |
| Stakeholder access | Executive and business unit leadership |

## Key Concepts

### Program Strategy Components

```python
program_charter = {
    "mission": "Protect organizational assets while enabling business growth",
    "scope": ["information_security", "privacy", "compliance", "risk_management"],
    "authority": {"reporting_line": "CTO", "budget_authority": "up_to_500k"},
    "success_metrics": {"mttd": "< 24h", "mttr": "< 4h", "risk_reduction": "20% YoY"},
}
```

## Workflow

1. **Assess current state** — NIST CSF maturity assessment across all functions
2. **Define target state** — Desired maturity aligned to business risk appetite
3. **Gap analysis** — Identify capability gaps between current and target
4. **Prioritize** — Rank by risk reduction ROI and business impact
5. **Build roadmap** — 3-year phased plan with quarterly milestones
6. **Secure sponsorship** — Present business case to executive leadership
7. **Execute and measure** — Track KPIs, adjust roadmap quarterly

## Verification

| Check | Method |
|---|---|
| Workflow completed | All steps executed and documented |
| Output validated | Results match expected format and content |
| Quality assured | Peer review or automated validation passed |

## References

- [NIST Cybersecurity Framework](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework)
- [MITRE ATT&CK](https://attack.mitre.org/)
