How to build a cyber strategy
In the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu said, “If you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperilled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperilled in every single battle.” This quote still applies today to cyber strategies, and explains why it is so vital to understand both your business and the risks posed to it by threat actors: doing so will form the basis of a strong cyber strategy that helps protect your business from attack.
To build a cyber strategy, there are three major pillars that you need to form a solid foundation:
Figure 3.1: Foundations of a cyber strategy
These three components are crucial to understanding what makes a cyber strategy effective.
1 – Understand the business
The more you know about your business, the better you can secure it. It’s...
