FLECO: A tool to boost the adoption of holistic cybersecurity management

The implementation of a holistic cybersecurity approach involves engaging multiple functional areas within the organization, each assigned specific actions to achieve strategic cybersecurity objectives. These actions – there can be numerous permutations of them – have associated costs, expertise requirements. Selecting the right combinations requires careful analysis and consideration, leading to time-consuming deliberations and potential conflicts. Identifying inadequate combinations that fail to meet strategic goals also requires significant effort. To streamline this process, we developed FLECO (Fast, Lightweight, and Efficient Cybersecurity Optimization), an adaptable multi-objective genetic algorithm that enables near-instantaneous identification of feasible cross-functional combinations. It serves as a foundation for the cybersecurity workforce to reach a consensus.