Strategy and Planning

Lead with clarity, secure with purpose

Work with Catalyst to define and execute a cyber security strategy and roadmap that aligns with your business goals and adapts to an evolving threat landscape.

Our experienced Australian consultants assess your current security posture, identify gaps, and develop comprehensive strategies that integrate regulatory requirements, threat intelligence, and business objectives. We deliver clear insights, strategic roadmaps, and practical implementation guidance to help you build cyber resilience and meet compliance with confidence.

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What We Deliver

Our cyber security strategy and planning services provide comprehensive roadmaps that align with your business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance. From initial assessments to ongoing advisory services, we help you build a security program that evolves with your organisation and the threat landscape.

Cyber strategy development

Catalyst works with your leadership team to develop comprehensive cyber security strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance. Our approach integrates threat intelligence, industry best practices, and organisational context to create actionable strategic frameworks that guide decision-making and resource allocation across your security program.

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Strategic objective alignment

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Risk appetite definition

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Framework integration (NIST, ISO)

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Threat landscape analysis

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Resource allocation planning

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Success metrics definition

Current state assessment

Our comprehensive current state assessments evaluate your existing security capabilities across people, processes, and technology. We benchmark your maturity against industry standards like Essential Eight, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ISO 27001, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement while considering your unique business context and regulatory environment.

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Capability maturity assessment

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People and skills evaluation

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Process effectiveness review

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Technology stack analysis

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Industry benchmarking

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Business context integration

Risk-based roadmap planning

We develop detailed, risk-based roadmaps that prioritise security initiatives based on threat exposure, business impact, and implementation feasibility. Our roadmaps include phased implementation plans, resource requirements, budget estimates, and success metrics to ensure your security program delivers measurable value while addressing the most critical risks first.

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Risk-based prioritisation

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Phased implementation planning

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Budget estimation and planning

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Resource requirement analysis

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Success metric definition

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Continuous improvement planning

Governance and operating model design

Catalyst designs and implements robust security governance structures that ensure accountability, transparency, and effective decision-making across your organisation. We establish clear roles, responsibilities, and processes that enable effective cyber security operations while maintaining alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

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Governance structure design

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CISO function establishment

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Policy and procedure development

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Operating model design

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Compliance framework integration

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Business stakeholder engagement

Business alignment and engagement

We facilitate meaningful engagement between security teams and business leadership to ensure cyber security initiatives align with organisational goals and receive appropriate support. Our approach builds executive confidence through clear communication, risk-based business cases, and demonstration of security value through business metrics.

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Executive workshop facilitation

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Business case development

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ROI analysis and reporting

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Risk appetite alignment

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Security awareness promotion

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Value demonstration metrics

Continuous review and advisory

Our ongoing strategic advisory services provide continuous guidance to adapt your security strategy as threats evolve and business needs change. Through virtual CISO services, regular strategic reviews, and proactive advisory support, we ensure your security program remains effective, relevant, and aligned with emerging challenges and opportunities.

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Virtual CISO services

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Strategic review cadence

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Emerging threat monitoring

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Regulatory update guidance

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Progress tracking and reporting

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Future-state planning

How We Help

Our strategic planning services deliver measurable business value, helping you build cyber resilience, optimise security investments, and achieve confidence in your security posture while meeting regulatory requirements.

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Align security with business goals

Ensure your cyber security strategy directly supports business objectives, enabling growth while managing risk effectively.

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Optimise security investments

Prioritise spending based on risk impact analysis to maximise return on cyber security investment and resource allocation.

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Build executive confidence

Provide leadership with clear, risk-informed decision frameworks and transparent visibility of security posture improvements.

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Ensure regulatory compliance

Address compliance requirements while building sustainable security capabilities that exceed minimum standards.

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Accelerate security maturity

Develop clear roadmaps with measurable milestones that progressively strengthen your security posture over time.

Our Approach

We combine strategic thinking with practical implementation experience to deliver cyber security strategies that are both visionary and achievable.

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Business-Aligned Strategy

We ensure cyber security strategy directly supports business objectives, balancing security requirements with operational efficiency and growth enablement.

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Risk-Informed Decisions

Our approach prioritises initiatives based on actual risk exposure, business impact, and implementation feasibility to maximise security investment returns.

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Adaptive Planning

We build flexibility into strategies and roadmaps to accommodate changing threat landscapes, regulatory requirements, and business priorities.

Ready to Build Your Cyber Security Strategy?

Work with experienced Australian cyber security strategists to develop and execute a roadmap that protects your business and enables growth.

Let us help you lead with clarity and secure with purpose.

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