You planned it.
You funded it.
Now it’s time to execute.
Q1 is where your 2026 compliance and security strategy comes to life—or stalls out waiting on ownership, clarity, and follow-through.
We work with regulated organizations in healthcare, fintech, supply chain, and the public sector to turn funding into real traction in 90 days.
Here’s how to kick off your year with structure, speed, and momentum.
1. Turn Budget Line Items Into Owner-Led Action
You don’t need more meetings.
You need:
✅ A roadmap
✅ Role assignments
✅ Actionable timeframes
Start with what you funded:
- Tools → who’s responsible for enforcement?
- Policies → who owns revision, distribution, and sign-offs?
- Drills → who’s leading the first exercise?
Execution begins with ownership.
2. Enforce What You Wrote Down
Too many Q1 programs fail because they stop at documentation.
✔ MFA isn’t enforced
✔ Old accounts weren’t removed
✔ Users still have install rights
ThreatLocker makes these policies real.
- Application Allowlisting
- Elevation Control
- Device and Ringfencing policies
If your controls aren’t active by February—you’re not executing. You’re planning.
3. Run Your First Tabletop or Audit Drill
Pick one:
- Simulate ransomware response
- Run an account compromise tabletop
- Review incident escalation paths
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about pressure-testing the system before an incident does.
4. Build Dashboards Early — Not in Q4
Boards don’t want to hear “we’re making progress.”
They want to see it.
Create Q1 scorecards around:
- % of users enrolled in MFA
- of completed drills
- Patch management coverage
- Policy sign-off rates
We help you build the right metrics, fast.
Final Thought: The First 90 Days Set the Tone for the Year
You’ve already done the hard part — getting buy-in and budget.
Now it’s time to install the rhythm that sustains it.
Let’s build traction together.
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