[Verse 1]
When data flows through systems every day
We need to guard what matters most they say
But building walls around everything we see
Costs more than what we're trying to keep free
A simple file needs simple protection
While secrets need much more inspection
[Chorus]
Proportionality, match the guard to what you save
Strong controls for treasures, light ones for the everyday
Commensurate with classification and the risk we face
Right-sized protection, everything in its right place
Proportionality, that's the management control way
[Verse 2]
Assess the value, measure what's at stake
Then choose your controls for goodness sake
Don't put a bank vault door on garden shed
But don't leave diamonds under flower bed
The policy states it crystal clear today
Match protection to the risk we weigh
[Chorus]
Proportionality, match the guard to what you save
Strong controls for treasures, light ones for the everyday
Commensurate with classification and the risk we face
Right-sized protection, everything in its right place
Proportionality, that's the management control way
[Bridge]
High value data gets the fortress treatment
Medium risk deserves some good agreement
Low classification needs basic measures
Balance cost with organizational treasures
When threats are severe, controls get stronger
When risks are mild, we don't wait longer
[Chorus]
Proportionality, match the guard to what you save
Strong controls for treasures, light ones for the everyday
Commensurate with classification and the risk we face
Right-sized protection, everything in its right place
Proportionality, that's the management control way
[Outro]
Strength and cost should always match the prize
That's how management controls get wise