With the rapid changes in digitalization and evolving threats, the client needed a fresh, data-driven strategy for their security operations. They turned to Kopenhagen Konsulting to guide the development of a strategic approach for their newly established security analytics and automation unit.

Over a focused three-month period, we at Kopenhagen Konsulting partnered with experts and management in security operations, working through three structured phases. We started by defining the strategic drivers, mission, and key challenges for their security operations center, backed by a SWOT analysis of the current landscape. This analysis underscored the need to ramp up the use of analytics, automation, and AI to keep pace with the company's fast-changing environment without adding extra operational strain.

The outcome of this process was a three-year strategic plan, split into four main focus areas: optimizing data ingestion, expanding and automating detection processes, speeding up analytical methods, and fully adopting the MITRE ATT&CK framework. To drive effective execution, we conducted a stakeholder analysis, breaking down priorities into short-, medium-, and long-term actions with clear objectives. This roadmap ensured strong governance, with the CISO and senior management keeping a close watch on progress.

The security analytics and automation strategy empowered the company to handle its shifting business environment with:

• A robust strategy designed to meet evolving security challenges.
• Clearly defined, actionable objectives and a detailed roadmap.
• Strong governance and resource commitment from leadership, ensuring smooth execution of the strategy.