LDR514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership

Students learn frameworks for developing strategic plans that connect security to business and organizational drivers. This section examines stakeholder identification and ways to gain executive support. Through exercises including capability assessments, roadmap development, and strategy maps, students practice creating plans that gain executive approval.

Section two establishes methodologies for analyzing security posture, identifying target states, and developing prioritized roadmaps. Students learn to assess organizational vision, conduct SWOT analysis, and apply security frameworks. The section covers business case creation and metrics for effectively marketing security initiatives.

Section three explores policy as a security leadership tool for guiding organizational behavior. Participants learn methods for developing policies aligned with corporate culture. The section covers policy lifecycle from creation to measurement, with a focus on governance and emerging technology considerations.

Section four addresses critical skills for leading, motivating, and inspiring security teams. Participants develop knowledge and abilities essential for transitioning from management to leadership. The section establishes standards for effective leadership and explores methods for employee motivation aligned with organizational goals.

Section five applies course concepts through Harvard Business School case studies focused on information security leadership. Participants analyze real-world scenarios that reinforce management competencies. The Strategic Planning Workshop serves as a capstone exercise where students synthesize methodologies and tools from previous sections.