The Core Principle

First 90 Days as CISO · 3:46

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[Verse 1]
You walk in the door with your plans and your dreams
Security frameworks and technical schemes
But hold on a moment, take a step back
The first ninety days aren't about what you lack

[Pre-Chorus]
It's not about you, it's not about tools
It's learning the business, understanding the rules

[Chorus]
Business first, security follows
Listen before you lead tomorrow
Understand the money, see the flow
That's the foundation you need to grow
Business first, that's the core
Learn the why before the how and more

[Verse 2]
The CEO's thinking about revenue streams
While you're presenting your security dreams
But talking headcount and budget requests
Sounds like a cost center that needs to be pressed

[Pre-Chorus]
Show them you get it, show them you see
How security serves the company's key

[Chorus]
Business first, security follows
Listen before you lead tomorrow
Understand the money, see the flow
That's the foundation you need to grow
Business first, that's the core
Learn the why before the how and more

[Bridge]
What makes them money?
What keeps them running?
What are the threats that could break it all down?
When you can answer with confidence clear
That's when your program will really take ground

[Verse 3]
Competing priorities, trade-offs galore
Your program must fit through the business's door
Don't build in a vacuum, don't build from a book
Build from the inside with a business-first look

[Final Chorus]
Business first, security follows
Listen before you lead tomorrow
Understand the money, see the flow
That's the foundation you need to grow
Business first, that's the core
Learn the why before the how and more

[Outro]
The first ninety days
It's all about their ways
Business first, always

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