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4 strategies and tactics for Defender

What is Defender strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Crafting the perfect Defender strategy can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling daily responsibilities. That's why we've put together a collection of examples to spark your inspiration.

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Defender strategy examples

We've added many examples of Defender tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for implementing Active Directory Management Strategy

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Optimise access control and governance

    • Assign ad ownership to IT security or infrastructure teams
    • Implement role-based access control using AD security groups
    • Eliminate direct assignment of permissions to user accounts
    • Enforce privileged access management using dedicated administrative accounts
    • Use just-in-time access provisioning tools like Microsoft PIM or Delinea
    • Audit all current AD accounts and permissions regularly
    • Migrate from direct assignments to RBAC-based controls
    • Monitor for unauthorized privileged access and lateral movements
    • Use security groups to improve governance and eliminate account sprawl
    • Regularly review privileged accounts and permissions

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Standardise organisational structure and policy management

    • Design a logical OU hierarchy based on geography, department, or function
    • Maintain and update the OU hierarchy regularly to match organisational changes
    • Use OUs for delegating administrative privileges through delegated permissions
    • Apply GPOs to specific OUs to minimise policy conflicts
    • Deploy baseline security GPOs based on CIS Benchmarks or Microsoft baselines
    • Utilise the Group Policy Central Store for consistent GPO deployment
    • Track changes to GPOs using auditing and change management
    • Conduct regular cleanup of legacy OUs and standardise structure
    • Establish change control protocols for GPOs
    • Review GPOs against baseline configurations frequently

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance identity lifecycle management and security integration

    • Automate user provisioning and deprovisioning through HR system integrations
    • Disable user accounts immediately upon termination and archive as necessary
    • Maintain documented joiners-movers-leavers workflows
    • Regularly review active accounts against HR rosters
    • Use Azure AD Connect for synchronising on-prem AD with Microsoft Entra ID
    • Apply conditional access policies to cloud-only and synchronised accounts
    • Implement MFA and location/device-based access controls for enhanced security
    • Audit and harden Azure AD Connect server configuration
    • Deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity for anomaly detection
    • Conduct regular reviews and updates of identity lifecycle procedures
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Strategies and tactics for building an Unbreakable and Flexible Defence

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Implement a High-press Defensive Line

    • Train defenders to maintain a high line just past midfield
    • Ensure midfielders consistently apply pressure to opposing players
    • Coordinate defenders to quickly intercept through balls
    • Develop drills focusing on positional awareness and quick transitions
    • Encourage constant communication among defensive players
    • Practise quick decision-making for ball recoveries
    • Use video analysis to identify high-press improvement areas
    • Foster understanding with midfielders for seamless transitions
    • Schedule regular practice matches to simulate match scenarios
    • Evaluate defensive performance weekly for ongoing adjustments

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Adopt a Ball-playing Centre-back Approach

    • Identify centre-backs with strong ball control and passing skills
    • Incorporate long and accurate passing drills into training
    • Encourage centre-backs to initiate attacks from the back
    • Develop exercises focused on evasion and dribbling under pressure
    • Enhance centre-backs' ability to read the game and anticipate passes
    • Implement communication protocols for tactical switches
    • Work on building partnerships with midfielders for short passes
    • Analyse matches to find successful ball progression moments
    • Regularly review and refine centre-back roles and responsibilities
    • Conduct feedback sessions with players on performance improvements

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Utilise Wingbacks for Dynamic Play

    • Empower wingbacks to support both defence and attack
    • Train them in maintaining width and quick overlaps
    • Implement endurance training to sustain wingback energy levels
    • Incorporate crossing drills to improve delivery into the box
    • Develop a deep understanding of both attacking and defensive duties
    • Run scenarios to enhance decision-making in counterattacking
    • Encourage continuous off-the-ball movement to create passing lanes
    • Analyse opponent weaknesses to exploit using wingbacks
    • Facilitate parallel training with midfielders for cooperative play
    • Conduct regular performance reviews focusing on dual-role efficacy
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Strategies and tactics for defending a narrow lead in a volleyball match

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Utilise a timeout effectively

    • Call a timeout immediately to disrupt the opponent's momentum
    • Use the timeout to calmly address the team and refocus their attention on the strategy
    • Remind players of their roles and responsibilities for the upcoming rally
    • Discuss specific tactics to counter the outside hitter's cross-court spikes
    • Reinforce positive mentality and build team confidence
    • Highlight any changes in rotation or positions after the timeout
    • Use visualization techniques to imagine successful plays
    • Review the opponent's tendencies and adapt the defensive strategy
    • Encourage communication and support among teammates
    • Set a specific goal for winning the next point to regain serve

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Strengthen defensive positioning

    • Adjust the backcourt defence to anticipate the cross-court spike
    • Assign the most agile and experienced defender to cover cross-court shots
    • Position blockers to effectively challenge the opponent's strongest hitter
    • Use double blocking strategy to cover more potential angles
    • Communicate defensive positioning clearly among team members
    • Encourage players to read the opponent's setter for clues on play direction
    • Practice quick lateral movements to improve reaction time
    • Encourage defensive players to call out opponent shifts and movements
    • Strengthen the team's block-and-dig coordination
    • Remind players to maintain flexible stances for better reach

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Prepare for effective serving and attack

    • Select the most accurate server to maximise the chance of an effective serve
    • Use a serve strategy that targets the opponent’s weaker passers
    • Instruct the front-row attackers to be ready for a quick transition upon serving
    • Develop a play that uses quick sets for rapid attacks to outpace the opponent's blockers
    • Encourage the setter to vary play to keep opponent defence uncertain
    • Position hitters strategically to exploit gaps in the opponent’s formation
    • Consider executing a surprise offensive play to catch opponents off guard
    • Focus on accurate and powerful spikes that challenge the opponent's defense
    • Coach hitters to watch for open spaces and adjust direction accordingly
    • Reinforce the importance of maintaining momentum after winning a serve back
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Strategies and tactics for utilising Football Metaphors to Manage an Investment Portfolio

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Balance offensive and defensive plays

    • Identify high-growth stocks like selecting star forwards
    • Include dividend-paying stocks as defenders for stability
    • Diversify investments across sectors like a varied team line-up
    • Mix tech and healthcare stocks to spread risk
    • Research management teams to find strong leaders as team captains
    • Implement a rotational investment strategy similar to player rotations
    • Regularly review portfolio performance with team huddle simulations
    • Apply the Executive-Investment Coach (EIC) top-down approach
    • Conduct macroeconomic analysis like assessing the playing field
    • Stay informed on global economic trends like watching global soccer tournaments

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Choose strong economies and companies

    • Select portfolios spread across promising economies like US and India
    • Identify stocks based on their economic growth potential
    • Focus on companies with growing capital per worker
    • Measure steady capital-output ratios over time
    • Evaluate ROE figures, prioritising those above 30%
    • Choose companies based on PE and PB ratios fitting desired criteria
    • Consider monetary policy impacts on sectors like banking and finance
    • Incorporate valuation factors across multiple categories
    • Assess investor sentiment for market timing
    • Monitor geopolitics to exploit industry-specific opportunities

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Engage in team-based decision-making

    • Conduct daily team meetings to discuss and deliberate over options
    • Utilise a structured ideation phase for stock selection input
    • Allocate roles within the team for sector-based research
    • Select top competitors of the chosen stocks for analysis
    • Analyse financial statements and ratios for decision making
    • Use technical chart trends for short-term investment forecasts
    • Utilise a custom screener for long-term investment options
    • Discuss and resolve conflicting opinions during team meetings
    • Simulate portfolio testing through various economic scenarios
    • Define a clear process from industry selection to stock segregation
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How to track your Defender strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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