Introducing CEF CORE™

The Cyber Enablement Framework™ (CEF) was built on one principle: Security Powers Business. But principles alone aren’t enough — organizations need practical, executable models that turn vision into results.

That’s why we created the CEF CORE™ — four integrated models that give security leaders a complete system for managing cybersecurity strategy, operations, and execution.

• CEF FORCE™ – A cybersecurity management model which aligns security with business objectives through focused leadership.
• CEF EVOLVE™ – A six-phase lifecycle that drives measurable transformation.
• CEF OODA-SEC™ – A tactical decision loop that keeps teams agile against threats and enables effective, real-time incident response.
• CEF AXIS™ – The architectural foundation that connects business drivers to security controls, and everything in-between.

Together, these models form the CORE of CEF: a unified management approach that enables CISOs and executives to move beyond theory and into action.

Why CORE is Different

Most organizations face the same problem: existing security control frameworks assume you already have a management methodology in place. They expect you to know how to translate high-level functions into daily action, or how to decide which controls matter most to your business.

The reality is different.

• Many organizations lack a unifying methodology to guide how controls are selected and applied.
• Theoretical frameworks often require deep specialist knowledge and months of interpretation before you can even start implementing.
• High-level models stop short of providing practical execution paths that can be acted on today.
• Most models, and organizations, struggle to establish and maintain clear alignment and traceability between business success and cybersecurity.

CEF CORE was built to close these gaps. Instead of abstract theory, it provides immediately executable models that:

• Align security strategy directly to business outcomes (FORCE™)
• Deliver transformation in repeatable, measurable phases (EVOLVE™)
• Enable tactical agility against real-world threats (OODA-SEC™)
• Connect business drivers seamlessly to controls and architectures (AXIS™)

The result is a system that doesn’t just describe what good security should look like — it gives you the tools and processes to make it real.

The Value for Leaders

With CEF CORE, executives and CISOs can:

✅ Transform complex strategies into simple, repeatable actions

✅ Demonstrate business value from security investments

✅ Outpace adversaries by applying proven tactical agility

✅ Build architectures that integrate, rather than compete, with existing programs

Most importantly, CEF CORE bridges the gap between leadership intent and operational reality — the place where other frameworks often fall short.

Start with CORE

This is your entry point into CEF. 👉 Register now at cyberenablement.com for free content, use case examples, and executive guides.

Membership access enables gaining full access to the latest version of the CEF, including expanded content, tools, templates, and discussions that bring CORE to life in your organization.

⚡ CEF CORE™ — Where Frameworks End, and Execution Begins.