Last week we stopped the pitfalls; this week we show a clear 30‑day sprint any SMB/Mid‑Market team can run. We’ll echo the Fast‑Track cadence (assign → enforce → evidence) and show what “done” looks like.
The most expensive part of Q1 isn’t budget—it’s lost momentum. If you can’t demonstrate movement in the first 30 days, priorities pile up and the board’s attention drifts. Here’s a one‑month sprint to turn policy into enforcement—and updates into evidence.
Move 1: Convert the plan into owned work (Day 1–3)
- Run a tactical kickoff: name owners, deadlines, and success criteria.
- Publish a RACI for 5–7 highest‑value tasks.
- Create a one‑page “What We’ll Prove by Day 30.”
Deliverable: a living task board + RACI + 30‑day proof goals.
Move 2: Enforce the first 3 controls (Day 4–14)
Focus on controls that cut the most risk and show immediate progress:
- MFA posture & exceptions (close gaps).
- Allowlisting / application control (e.g., ThreatLocker) configured and documented.
- Least‑privilege quick wins (remove stale high‑privilege accounts).
Deliverable: change logs, screenshots, and a brief “exceptions & remediation” note per control.
Move 3: Stand up the Evidence Binder (Day 8–21)
Start collecting proof as you go:
- Updated WISP and IRP (versioned).
- Access reviews (admin, vendors, remote/BYOD).
- Training logs for required roles.
- A lightweight dashboard/scorecard for leadership.
Deliverable: a structured folder (or SharePoint/Drive) with policy PDFs, logs, and screenshots—your “audit‑ready” binder in progress. (This mirrors our Fast‑Track deliverables and the Week‑by‑Week arc. )
Move 4: Vendor & remote access proof (Day 12–24)
- Confirm which vendors have access to systems/data—show proof.
- Validate remote access & BYOD controls; document enforcement.
- Create a “before/after” list for quick executive context.
Deliverable: vendor risk tiering + remote/BYOD enforcement note + evidence in binder.
Move 5: Test it, then tell the story (Day 20–30)
- Tabletop the IR plan or simulate a top customer/insurer request.
- Close gaps revealed; finalize the 30‑day progress summary.
- Share a two‑slide update with leadership: What changed, what’s next.
Deliverable: mini‑after‑action report + 30‑day executive update.
What this looks like in practice
This 30‑day sprint aligns with our Fast‑Track Compliance Remediation model: plan (Week 1–2), execute (Week 3–5), test & handoff (Week 6–8). If you need help, we can bring a fixed‑fee team, named owners, and a binder that stands up to auditors, insurers, or customers. If you want help translating your Q1 plan into evidence in 30 days, grab a 15–20 minute slot and we’ll map it to your realities.