Episode 25 — Build policies and standards that steer decisions even under time pressure (Task 13)
This episode teaches you how to build policies and standards that continue to guide decisions when teams are under deadlines, incidents are unfolding, or leadership is pushing for speed. You’ll learn how to write policy intent so it is unambiguous, then support it with standards that define what “compliant” looks like in practical, testable terms. We’ll cover how to design standards that reduce decision fatigue by providing approved patterns, minimum requirements, and clear exception processes, so teams can move quickly without improvising risky solutions. Real-world scenarios include emergency changes that bypass controls, rushed vendor onboarding, and production releases where quality gates are treated as optional. You’ll also learn how governance should monitor exceptions and time-pressure decisions to detect drift and reinforce accountability. For the CGEIT exam, the best answers usually strengthen policy and standards design, enforcement, and exception handling rather than relying on ad hoc approvals. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
