Episode 43 — Assess current security capabilities against mission and risk realities
A realistic security strategy must begin with an honest assessment of the organization’s current capabilities compared to the threats it faces and the mission it must fulfill. This episode explores different capability assessment models, such as the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2), and how to apply them in a business context. We define a capability assessment as the process of evaluating the effectiveness of the people, processes, and technology that make up the security program. For the GSTRT exam, candidates must be able to identify where current strengths lie and where critical weaknesses create unmanaged risk. Examples include discovering that while the organization has excellent technical tools, it lacks the specialized staff required to monitor them effectively. Best practices involve using third-party assessments or internal red-teaming to provide an objective view of your readiness. By assessing your true capabilities, you can build a more defensible roadmap that targets the most urgent gaps in your defensive posture. 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.
