Episode 13 — Link credible threats to objectives to spotlight what must be protected
This session focuses on the critical bridge between threat analysis and business objectives, ensuring that every security control has a clear strategic purpose. We define Threat-to-Objective Mapping and explain how it helps security leaders identify the Critical Success Factors of the organization. For the certification, candidates should know how to use these maps to justify the existence of specific policies or technical tools to auditors and executives. Practical scenarios involve showing how a threat to the integrity of financial data directly undermines the company's objective of maintaining public investor trust. Best practices include using this mapping process to eliminate "security clutter"—those tools or rules that don't actually mitigate a credible threat to a business goal. This efficiency is highly valued in the leadership domains of the exam, where you are often asked to optimize a program for maximum strategic impact. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
