GIAC / SANS · Full exam outline

GSTRT

Strategic Planning, Policy and Leadership

Strategic planning, policy & leadershipCore certification

1Strategic Planning Foundations

1.1Business alignment and mission

1.2Strategic planning frameworks and analysis techniques

1.3Competitive and market analysis

2Security Program Strategy

2.1Current-state assessment and maturity models

2.2Roadmap development and prioritization

2.3Metrics and the business case

3Policy Development

3.1Policy, standard and procedure hierarchy

3.2Writing and approving policy

3.3Enforcement and exception handling

4Business Alignment and Communication

4.1Communicating with executives and the board

4.2Budgeting and financial analysis

4.3Vendor and stakeholder negotiation

5Leadership and Organizational Change

5.1Team structure, hiring and development

5.2Motivation and management styles

5.3Change management and influence

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