[Verse 1] Walking in that interview room, confidence high But the smart CISO knows what questions to try Don't just talk about your skills and your past Ask the right things to make this role last [Chorus] Who, How, What, What, What, What - six questions to ask Report, Present, Turnover, Past, Budget, Liability mask Read between the lines when they dodge and they stall 'Cause evasive answers reveal it all [Verse 2] "Who does this role report to and why?" If they fumble or their answer sounds shy Reporting structure tells you where you stand In the power game, you need to understand [Verse 3] "How often do you present to the board?" If they say never, that's a warning chord Security needs a voice at the top Or your influence will likely just stop [Chorus] Who, How, What, What, What, What - six questions to ask Report, Present, Turnover, Past, Budget, Liability mask Read between the lines when they dodge and they stall 'Cause evasive answers reveal it all [Verse 4] "What's the security team's turnover rate?" High numbers mean culture ain't great "What happened to the last person here?" Their story might fill you with fear [Verse 5] "What budget authority comes with this job?" Without real power, you're just part of the mob "What liability protections do you provide?" 'Cause when breaches hit, you need somewhere to hide [Bridge] When they're vague about structure and board access When they won't discuss the predecessor's exit When budget talk makes them nervous and tense These red flags make perfect sense [Chorus] Who, How, What, What, What, What - six questions to ask Report, Present, Turnover, Past, Budget, Liability mask Read between the lines when they dodge and they stall 'Cause evasive answers reveal it all [Outro] Organizational maturity shows In how openly the truth flows Ask these six before you sign And save yourself from decline
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