[Verse 1] The boardroom waits for the CISO's report But pressure builds to keep the message short "Don't scare them with the severity" "Just focus on what's going right, you see" When truth gets filtered through political lens The governance foundation breaks and bends [Chorus] Transparency, transparency Tell the truth to those who need to know Accurate, timely, complete info Don't hide the risks that stakeholders should see Transparency, transparency Board to regulators, customers too Misrepresenting breaks the trust in you It's the principle that sets governance free [Verse 2] The CISO speaks but the board looks confused Technical jargon leaves them more bemused It's not just translation, it's comprehension A communication gap beyond dimension When decision makers can't understand the threat The transparency mechanism's not working yet [Chorus] Transparency, transparency Tell the truth to those who need to know Accurate, timely, complete info Don't hide the risks that stakeholders should see Transparency, transparency Board to regulators, customers too Misrepresenting breaks the trust in you It's the principle that sets governance free [Bridge] Internal reports say "we're vulnerable here" External statements claim "our security's clear" That disclosure gap will catch regulatory eyes SOC2 demands quality communication ties CMMC requires transparent action plans HIPAA mandates both internal and external hands SEC rules enforce what companies must reveal The gap between knowledge and disclosure is real [Verse 3] When boards pressure CISOs to minimize risk It's systemic failure, a dangerous twist The audience that needs the truth the most Becomes the source of suppression coast to coast Quality information is stakeholders' right Don't let politics dim the guiding light [Final Chorus] Transparency, transparency Tell the truth to those who need to know Accurate, timely, complete info Don't hide the risks that stakeholders should see Transparency, transparency Trust depends on what you choose to do Let the real risk picture make it through It's the principle that sets governance free [Outro] Complete disclosure Builds trust that lasts Transparent future Learns from the past
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