Company reorganizations are a fact of business that may have grown more frequent as our economy has changed in recent years. If your organization is going through one, or you believe there may be cause for changes in its governance and reporting structures, it is critical for you to think about the impact these changes may have on security’s influence.
Will there be any personnel changes at the senior management level? If previously supportive people leave, all of the ground you covered and trust you earned while gaining support for your program may be walking out the door. Hopefully, you already have a metrics program in place so you can show new senior management an objective view of your program goals and accomplishments. Remember: Brief and to-the-point presentations are crucial for this audience.