Delivering a Strategic Capability Review for Defence Cyber Operations
Sector: Defence | Capability: Capability Review & Strategic Alignment | Timeframe: 2025
Problem
Defence faced a critical need to understand the current state of technology within its cyber operations environment and assess its alignment with strategic guidance. The review had to be delivered in a very short timeframe across an extremely complex environment with hundreds of stakeholders. Without clear visibility, Defence risked misaligned investments, duplicated efforts, and capability gaps.
Solution
Calexi staff conducted the capability review end-to-end, leading all phases from formulation to recommendations. Key actions included:
- Ground-level engagement with operators to establish the true state of technology.
- Strategically aligned methodology, using Defence’s strategic guidance as the baseline for discovery and analysis.
- Rapid findings generation, allowing for validation while continuing stakeholder engagement.
- Consensus building, ensuring findings and recommendations had strong stakeholder input and buy-in.
- Comprehensive reporting, delivering actionable insights aligned to strategy and risk.
Results
The review produced both immediate clarity and strategic value:
- Clear visibility of Defence’s current technology state and its capacity to deliver on strategic outcomes.
- Alignment of future technologies with Defence’s strategic requirements.
- Actionable recommendations, grounded in strategy and risk, providing a practical roadmap for uplift.
- Significant stakeholder buy-in, ensuring confidence in the findings and their implementation.
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Proof Points
✓ Capability review completed in 6 weeks, ahead of schedule
✓ Positive feedback received on clarity, alignment, and actionable recommendations
✓ Findings aligned directly with Defence strategic guidance and risk priorities
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