The "Are We Secure?" Question

Published: Oct. 7, 2021, 10 a.m.

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When a senior person at your company asks you, "Are we secure?" how should you respond?

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In this episode:

  • When a senior, non-technical person asks, "Are we secure?" how do you respond?"
  • What does this question say about an executive\'s engagement level?
  • Why are they asking this now?
  • How relevant/accurate is this question anyway?

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