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The CISO 90-Day Strategic Plan

At Simple Security, our goal is to support our partners and help you succeed. Built from decades of hands-on experience, industry research, and real-world insights from over 2,000 global security leaders. We present a practical roadmap for driving early impact and setting a clear trajectory toward long-term security maturity. 

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31-60 Days: Assessment and Planning

A sound cybersecurity strategy starts with a clear understanding of material risks and operational readiness.

  • Risk and Threat Assessment

  • Incident and Continuity Validation

  • Governance and Roles

  • Quick Wins and Early Deliverables

  • Metrics and KPIs

61-90 Days: Strategy and Execution

A mature cybersecurity strategy translates risk insights into a multi-year roadmap aligned to business resilience.

  • Strategic Roadmap Development

  • Zero Trust and Advanced Controls

  • Testing and Validation

  • Security Awareness and Culture

  • Board and Executive Engagement

  • Budget and Resource Planning

Introduction

Distilled from decades of experience building security programs aligned to industry best practice and enriched with insights from global security leaders on how new CISOs and security leaders can ensure success and a path to maturity. The plan is divided into a logical timeline that outlines key actions to be taken during the first 30, 31–60, and 61–90 days.

First 30 Days: Laying the Foundation

To build a strong cybersecurity foundation, leaders must start with a structured assessment of the organization’s business, risk, and culture; recognizing that you cannot secure what you do not understand.

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Security Program Review

  • Team and Culture Assessment

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