Episode 36: Budgeting Fundamentals: Planning and Strategy

In this episode, we explore the financial planning responsibilities that fall on every CCISO, starting with the fundamentals of budgeting. You’ll learn how to create a budget that aligns with strategic objectives, anticipates emerging risks, and reflects the true cost of implementing and maintaining effective controls. We discuss how to differentiate between capital and operational expenses, how to account for technology refresh cycles, and how to plan for the unexpected—whether it’s a regulatory change, a major incident, or a sudden pivot in business strategy.

We also examine the softer side of budgeting: stakeholder negotiation, business case development, and defending security spend to financial leaders who may not speak the language of risk. As a CCISO candidate, your ability to communicate the value of security in measurable business terms is a core skill—and budgeting is where that skill is most rigorously tested. This episode prepares you for both the exam and the boardroom, arming you with the knowledge to build, justify, and manage a high-impact security budget.
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