About Us
Transforming Cybersecurity Leadership for the Modern Enterprise
The Cyber Enablement Framework™ (CEF) represents a fundamental shift in how organizations approach cybersecurity management. Born from decades of collective experience and the recognition that traditional frameworks no longer meet the demands of today’s business environment, CEF embodies our core philosophy: “Security Powers Business.”
Our Mission
We exist to empower CISOs and business executives with a practical, immediately actionable cybersecurity management methodology that drives measurable business value while strengthening security posture. CEF isn’t just another framework—it’s a complete transformation in how security enables business success.
Why CEF Was Created
Traditional cybersecurity frameworks like SABSA, while groundbreaking in their time, have become increasingly theoretical and difficult to implement in today’s fast-paced business environment. Organizations struggle with:
- Abstract guidance that requires months of interpretation before implementation
- Disconnected tools that don’t integrate or speak the same language
- Technical-first approaches that fail to resonate with business leadership
- One-size-fits-all methodologies that don’t adapt to organizational reality
CEF was designed to solve these fundamental challenges by providing pre-built, business-ready components that deliver immediate value.
Our Approach: Business-First, Results-Driven
CEF is built on Foundation Imperatives that drive everything we do:
- Security Business Enablement: Every security decision must demonstrably advance business objectives
- Adaptive Risk Management: Security programs must continuously evolve based on real-world intelligence and changing business needs
Our methodology centers on the FORCE Model™:
- Focus on what matters most to your business
- Orchestrate integrated security operations
- Rapidly deploy practical solutions
- Continuously measure business and security outcomes
- Enable organizational success through security
What Makes CEF Different
Immediately Actionable
Unlike theoretical frameworks, CEF provides ready-to-use templates, dashboards, automation code, and implementation guides. Organizations can begin seeing value within weeks, not months.
Executive-Focused
Written for CISOs and business leaders, not engineers. Every component includes executive briefings, ROI calculations, and business context explanations.
Integration by Design
All CEF components work together seamlessly. Our 7 Leadership Tools (FORCE™, OODA-SEC™, SHIELD™, VALOR™, BRIDGE™, COMPASS™, RADAR™) integrate with our 12 Strategic Capabilities and 6-Phase Lifecycle to create a unified management system.
Flexible Implementation
Organizations can adopt CEF components individually or as a complete methodology. Our plug-in architecture supports existing investments while enabling continuous improvement.
Our Standards-Based Foundation
CEF builds upon proven industry standards and frameworks:
- SCF (Secure Controls Framework) for comprehensive control coverage
- FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) for quantitative risk analysis
- MITRE ATT&CK for threat intelligence integration
- VERIS for incident analysis and learning
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework for structural alignment
Real-World Validation
CEF has been developed and refined through implementation across diverse industries including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and IT services. Our approach incorporates lessons learned from military leadership principles, including Boyd’s OODA Loop, adapted and extended for cybersecurity leadership.
Our Commitment
We’re committed to advancing the cybersecurity profession by providing tools and methodologies that:
- Reduce complexity without sacrificing coverage
- Accelerate implementation through pre-built components
- Demonstrate value through measurable business outcomes
- Enable success for security leaders at every level
Join the Transformation
CEF represents more than a framework—it’s a movement toward practical, business-driven cybersecurity management. Whether you’re a CISO seeking to demonstrate security’s business value, an executive looking to better understand cyber risk, or a security professional wanting to advance your career, CEF provides the tools and methodology to succeed.
Ready to transform how your organization approaches cybersecurity? Explore our Strategic Capabilities, try our Leadership Tools, and join the growing community of professionals who believe that security truly powers business.
The Cyber Enablement Framework™ (CEF) - Where Security Powers Business