This audio-first security strategy course helps you turn security intent into measurable execution. You will learn how to assess current capabilities against mission outcomes and real risk, identify gaps and root causes, and prioritize improvements with clear business rationale. The course shows you how to translate technical work into outcomes leaders care about, like reliability, resilience, and reduced incident impact, then sequence initiatives so they land with minimal friction across teams.
You will also learn how to build a strategic roadmap that blends quick wins with foundational capability, calibrate scope and pace using resources and outcome-based metrics, and secure funding with credible business cases. Along the way, you will operationalize the program with owners, milestones, working agreements, and review cadence, while building internal champions and sustainable support. The result is a practical, repeatable approach for delivering security improvements that stick—without burnout, chaos, or endless rework.
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First Episodes
Episode 1 — Crack the GSTRT blueprint with confidence and absolute clarity
This opening episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of the GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) exam blueprint, which serves as the foundational...
Episode 2 — Master scoring, rules, and policies to maximize every exam point
To achieve success on the GSTRT exam, candidates must move beyond simple rote memorization and master the specific scoring mechanics and procedural rules that govern t...
Episode 3 — Build a focused study gameplan that actually sticks and delivers
A successful certification outcome is rarely the result of luck; it is the product of a focused study gameplan designed for long-term retention and rapid recall. This ...
Episode 4 — Align security strategy tightly to real business goals and outcomes
Security exists to enable the business, not to hinder it, and this episode focuses on the critical skill of aligning your technical strategy with organizational object...
Episode 5 — Map stakeholders and roles to unlock influence and fast decisions
Influence is the primary currency of a successful security leader, and this episode details how to map stakeholders and define roles to accelerate decision-making proc...