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case study: Cybersecurity strategy and capability model

  

Why this mattered:


Cybersecurity can’t just sit in the IT department anymore—it has to be something the whole organisation understands and owns. Our client needed a way to make security part of their everyday thinking, not just a checklist. This strategy gave them a clear path forward, helped them prioritise what mattered most, and made sure everyone—from execs to frontline staff—knew how to play their part.


Challenge:


Our client faced increasing digital risks due to cloud adoption, decentralised systems, and evolving compliance obligations. They needed a strategy that would elevate cybersecurity to a strategic business concern.


Approach:


Claire Hunter Consulting developed a tailored cybersecurity capability framework aligned with VPDSF, SOCI requirements, and based on ISO27001 and NIST standards. The framework enabled a maturity assessment, identified capability gaps, and informed a three-year roadmap.
The strategy focused on:

  • Delivering risk insights to guide investment
  • Fostering a cyber-aware culture
  • Promoting a collective security effort across the organisation and third parties
  • Embedding a mindset of continuous improvement


Outcome:


The strategy was endorsed, embedding cybersecurity into the organisation’s strategic fabric and enabling a more resilient, accountable, and agile approach to digital risk.

 

What is a cybersecurity strategy?


A cybersecurity strategy is your plan for protecting your organisation’s digital assets—your systems, data, and people—from threats. But it’s more than just firewalls and passwords. It’s about building a culture of security and resilience across the whole organisation.


Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and a good strategy helps you stay ahead of them. It ensures that security isn’t just a technical issue—it’s a business priority.


An effective cybersecurity strategy looks at:

  • Risk Management – What are your most critical assets, and what could go wrong?
  • Compliance & Standards – Are you meeting your legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. VPDSF, SOCI, ISO27001)?
  • People & Culture – Do your staff understand their role in keeping the organisation secure?
  • Technology & Controls – Are your systems protected, monitored, and regularly tested?
  • Third-Party Risk – Are your vendors and partners also secure?
  • Continuous Improvement – Are you learning from incidents and adapting to new threats?


When done well, a cybersecurity strategy gives everyone—from the boardroom to the front line—clarity and confidence in how to protect what matters most.

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