[Verse 1] Before you sign that CISO deal There's questions you should ask About the mandate they reveal And authority for your task Do you get budget power real Or just advisory mask? Who's your boss and what's their feel? What happened to the last? [Chorus] Ask before accepting, don't assume you know Mandate, maturity, metrics, money flow Culture and compliance, check before you go Ask before accepting, that's how CISOs grow M-M-M-C framework, questions you should pose Ask before accepting, before the interview close [Verse 2] What's year one expectation? Business enabler or cost? Rate your security foundation One to five, what have you lost? Tell me 'bout your worst situation When was security crossed? Board meetings and their duration How often are you the boss? [Chorus] Ask before accepting, don't assume you know Mandate, maturity, metrics, money flow Culture and compliance, check before you go Ask before accepting, that's how CISOs grow M-M-M-C framework, questions you should pose Ask before accepting, before the interview close [Bridge] When security says "no way" How does leadership react? Ever delayed launch day? Risk appetite intact? Six months, one year display How's performance tracked? Success and failure's way Get the real contract [Verse 3] Current budget, heads, and tools Baseline you inherit Investment appetite rules Or stretch every merit? Compliance deadline fuels Timeline pressure spirit? Don't be caught playing the fool Know what you'll inherit [Chorus] Ask before accepting, don't assume you know Mandate, maturity, metrics, money flow Culture and compliance, check before you go Ask before accepting, that's how CISOs grow M-M-M-C framework, questions you should pose Ask before accepting, before the interview close [Outro] Smart CISOs always probe Before they take the role Knowledge is your robe Due diligence your goal
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