[Verse 1] When planners sketch their matrices, impact meets probability Two dimensions on the grid, but risks hide complexity A cyber breach might strike at dawn, spreading through your networks fast While reputation damage echoes, consequences built to last [Chorus] Velocity, persistence, adaptability in mind Recovery and interconnected webs we find Beyond the simple squares of likelihood and harm Five dimensions paint the picture, sound the full alarm V-P-A-R-I, don't let severity slide by [Verse 2] Velocity asks "how quickly?" Does disaster creep or race? A supply chain disruption crawls, but market crashes pace Persistence measures staying power, temporary or chronic pain Some risks fade within a quarter, others leave a lasting stain [Chorus] Velocity, persistence, adaptability in mind Recovery and interconnected webs we find Beyond the simple squares of likelihood and harm Five dimensions paint the picture, sound the full alarm V-P-A-R-I, don't let severity slide by [Bridge] Adaptability reveals our flexibility Can we pivot when disaster strikes our entity? Recovery counts the effort needed, resources and the time To rebuild what's been shattered, operations back in line [Verse 3] Interconnectedness unravels how one risk breeds many more Like dominoes cascading, threats unlock a hidden door A data breach spawns lawsuits, regulations, customer flight Each ripple spawns another wave, expanding oversight [Chorus] Velocity, persistence, adaptability in mind Recovery and interconnected webs we find Beyond the simple squares of likelihood and harm Five dimensions paint the picture, sound the full alarm V-P-A-R-I, severity's new design [Outro] COSO twenty-seventeen evolved the practitioner's view Impact times likelihood won't give the whole truth through Five angles show severity's complete and nuanced face V-P-A-R-I guides us to a more strategic place
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