[Verse 1] Before you post that CISO role online Build the foundation, get structure aligned Who do they report to, where's the chain of command CEO direct or filtered through hands Budget authority, can they spend and invest Or just recommend while others decide what's best These prerequisites matter more than the name Set them up right or set them up for blame [Chorus] Structure first, recruit later Board access, budget power Legal shield, direct line Architecture by design Structure first, recruit later Don't bolt on, integrate Build security inside Where business decisions hide [Verse 2] The job description tells a deeper story Of organizational maturity and glory If they want a firefighter putting out flames Your security program's still playing small games But if they're seeking strategic transformation Someone who builds security across the nation Of enterprise systems from ground up high That's a company ready to truly try [Chorus] Structure first, recruit later Board access, budget power Legal shield, direct line Architecture by design Structure first, recruit later Don't bolt on, integrate Build security inside Where business decisions hide [Bridge] Board cadence quarterly not just when there's trouble Legal protections when the pressure bubble Pops and blame starts flying all around Your CISO needs safe and solid ground Enterprise architecture is the key Security woven in, not added free As afterthought or oversight layer Make them partner, not just prayer [Verse 3] When security's built into the core design Every system speaks the same secure language line Not a sheriff watching from the outside gate But an architect before it's too late Integration over isolation wins That's where true security begins Role design reflects your commitment true To the structural success coming through [Chorus] Structure first, recruit later Board access, budget power Legal shield, direct line Architecture by design Structure first, recruit later Don't bolt on, integrate Build security inside Where business decisions hide [Outro] Design the role for success not failure Structure beats talent as your savior Prerequisites before you hire Build the foundation they require
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