Enhancing cybersecurity resilience for a leading industrial conglomerate
Key highlights
Comprehensive
assessment
Strategic
vision
Enhanced
governance
Actionable
roadmap
Addressing fragmentation to build cyber-resilience
Challenges impacting organizational resilience
- Fragmented cybersecurity posture: The text mentions developing a unified cybersecurity vision.
- Weak governance and oversight: The text highlights establishing clear KPIs and a Cyber-Management Office.
- Insufficient cybersecurity investment: The text describes implementing outcome-based cyber-spending.
- Exposure to ransomware attacks: The text explains strengthening resilience through Zero-Trust Architecture and supply chain security.
A strategic, integrated approach to cybersecurity
To tackle these challenges, our team undertook a comprehensive transformation project, beginning with a current-state assessment aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. This evaluation focused on critical areas such as governance, detection, protection, response, and recovery.
Workshops with business leaders were instrumental in defining a clear cyber-risk appetite, which served as the foundation for a unified cybersecurity vision. From there, we developed tailored strategic initiatives for each business unit:
1. Cyber-resilient supply chains
Strengthened security measures to protect critical operations from disruptions.
2. Zero-trust architecture
Enhanced network protection by implementing a model that limits access based on strict identity verification.
3. Privileged access management
Minimized insider risks by controlling and monitoring privileged accounts.
4. Outcome-based cyber-spending
Optimized resource allocation by aligning investments with measurable cybersecurity outcomes.
A three-year roadmap was created to guide implementation, breaking down plans into clear level 1-3 steps to ensure accountability and transparency. To facilitate execution, we established a Cyber-Management Office, responsible for driving alignment and progress across all business units.
Results and future outlook
The transformation delivered a stronger, more cohesive cybersecurity framework that empowered the conglomerate to protect its digital assets and respond effectively to threats. Key outcomes included:
- Unified cybersecurity vision: Alignment across business units created consistency in strategy and execution.
- Stronger governance: Clear KPIs, defined roles, and enhanced oversight ensured sustained focus on cybersecurity goals.
- Improved resilience: Strategic initiatives like zero-trust architecture and supply chain security bolstered the company’s defense against cyber-risks.
- Proactive risk management: The Cyber-Management Office ensured cross-unit coordination and accountability, enabling a proactive approach to evolving threats.