[Verse 1] InfoSec sits in the corner booth Rubber-stamping what's already built But breaking down these approval loops Means pulling up a seat where strategy's spilt They need a voice before the blueprints dry Not after concrete's set and budgets locked Ask "what breaks?" before the eagle flies Before momentum leaves security shocked [Chorus] Seat at the table, not the gate Strategic counsel, not debate Like CFO and legal minds Security shapes what leadership finds Portfolio vision, risk in view Structure determines what they can do Authority flows where power's placed Proactive stance can't be displaced [Verse 2] It takes political spine to raise your hand When everyone's excited 'bout the shiny new "Hold up, this foundation's built on sand" Takes courage when the room's not hearing you Good organizations learned this truth Finance and legal join from day one No major deals skip their review Security's turn has just begun [Chorus] Seat at the table, not the gate Strategic counsel, not debate Like CFO and legal minds Security shapes what leadership finds Portfolio vision, risk in view Structure determines what they can do Authority flows where power's placed Proactive stance can't be displaced [Bridge] CMMC and HIPAA force the discipline SOC2 makes the process clear But building culture from within Means leadership must volunteer To reward the uncomfortable questions Before the train's already rolling Transform security's position From reactive to controlling [Verse 3] Financial services lead the way Defense and healthcare understand When business risk grows every day Security needs a stronger hand Not veto power, partnership Material risks need early warning Change the organizational script From sunset review to morning [Chorus] Seat at the table, not the gate Strategic counsel, not debate Like CFO and legal minds Security shapes what leadership finds Portfolio vision, risk in view Structure determines what they can do Authority flows where power's placed Proactive stance can't be displaced [Outro] Organizational design decides If security can intervene Structure shapes what team provides Prevention beats the patch routine
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