Didn't you get the memo? 1985To: Brad Breckenridge, head of facilitiesHey Brad, some shady characters have been hanging out near the loading dock. I need $100,000 next year to swap out our access control system…1995To: Mary Hopper, CIOLeslie: I’m concerned about outsiders infiltrating our data center. I need $200,000 next year to swap out our access control system… 1999To: Art Anderson, CFOMr. Anderson: You know that bathtub full of money that you and our CEO swam in at the annual shareholder offsite in Aspen? Did you guys actually shred that money to stuff your pillowcases as promised, or is that still sitting around in a basement somewhere? I know it’s chump change to you, but we could actually use that to replace our access control system … 2000To: Art Anderson, CFOMr. Anderson: Yes, I did receive the memo about the spending freeze, and we did participate in all three rounds of RIFs. In fact, that’s the reason I still need to push that request for $500,000 to install a new access control system…2010To: P. Bernstean, head of audit and risk committee, Board of DirectorsTo Whom It May Concern: I hope you saw the executive dashboard updates regarding our EVA contribution and the impact of the proposed access control system replacement project on our KPIs…2020To: Brad Breckenridge Jr., head of facilitiesHi Brad—glad to meet you. I look forward to working for you, and congratulations again on graduating. I need $1,000,000 next year to swap out our access control system… Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe