[Verse 1]
In the boardroom where decisions are made
Every word and gesture sets the grade
When executives treat security light
That message travels through day and night
Staff mirror what they see above
Checkbox thinking, not what they love
[Chorus]
Tone at the top cascades down
Through every level, every town
What leaders value, teams will show
Hide the problems, let fear grow
Or build a culture strong and true
Where security shines through
[Verse 2]
When boards don't want to hear bad news
Everyone learns what they must lose
Truth gets buried, risks suppressed
Problems hidden, failures blessed
The pressure doesn't stay upstairs
It follows everyone who cares
[Chorus]
Tone at the top cascades down
Through every level, every town
What leaders value, teams will show
Hide the problems, let fear grow
Or build a culture strong and true
Where security shines through
[Bridge]
Mass departures tell the tale
When security teams bail
Leadership showed what they prize
Blame over learning, truth over lies
Success means incidents don't exist
Not how well you can resist
[Verse 3]
SOC Two requires integrity
Board oversight, transparency
CMMC needs assessments real
Not buried findings you conceal
HIPAA demands you prevent and correct
Culture of hiding shows neglect
[Chorus]
Tone at the top cascades down
Through every level, every town
What leaders value, teams will show
Hide the problems, let fear grow
Or build a culture strong and true
Where security shines through
[Outro]
Set the tone that builds trust
Make security more than just
Compliance checkbox on a page
Turn the culture, turn the page