[Verse 1] The certificate's hanging on the wall so bright Management thinks the battle's won, the future's looking light But compliance isn't magic, it's not a one-time deal The real work starts right now, and the threats are very real [Chorus] Don't stop the investment when the paper's in your hand Point-in-time assessment, not a permanent command The threat environment never sleeps, never takes a break Keep the controls maintained or watch your promise break [Verse 2] The auditors came and went, they checked our systems tight But that was just a snapshot of a single moment's sight The hackers didn't pause their work because we passed the test Security needs feeding every day to keep us blessed [Chorus] Don't stop the investment when the paper's in your hand Point-in-time assessment, not a permanent command The threat environment never sleeps, never takes a break Keep the controls maintained or watch your promise break [Bridge] When renewal time comes calling, they'll measure what we've done If we slacked off on maintenance, the battle won't be won The cost to fix what's broken is higher than before 'Cause certification's promise, reputation's at the core [Verse 3] We told our customers we'd guard their precious data well Partners trust our processes, regulators know our tale If we break that sacred promise, the damage cuts so deep The breach costs and lost trust make security seem cheap [Chorus] Don't stop the investment when the paper's in your hand Point-in-time assessment, not a permanent command The threat environment never sleeps, never takes a break Keep the controls maintained or watch your promise break [Outro] The budget conversation has to start with simple truth Compliance is a journey, not a finish line to youth Maintain the controls daily, keep the systems strong and bright The certificate's just the beginning of the fight
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