Episode 98 — Building a Security Program: Roadmaps and Maturity

A strong security program doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built through deliberate planning and continuous growth. This episode walks through how to design, implement, and mature a cybersecurity program over time. You’ll learn how roadmaps translate vision into milestones, aligning people, processes, and technology with organizational objectives. The discussion explains maturity models such as CMMI and NIST’s Implementation Tiers, showing how they measure capability and drive improvement.

Listeners will gain practical insight into setting achievable baselines, defining metrics, and prioritizing projects based on risk and business impact. We also explore how to communicate progress to leadership, using maturity scores and visual dashboards to demonstrate ROI in security initiatives. Whether you’re studying for the GSEC or building a real program, this episode illustrates how planning and measurement turn reactive security into a predictable, strategic discipline. 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.