A critical system is about to go live — and security was never consulted.

What does a CISM leader do now?

In this CISM Boardroom Simulation, you face one of the most common governance failures in modern organizations:

a business project proceeding without any security involvement.

This episode reveals:

• ​ How to respond when security is bypassed
• ​ Why “blocking” and “silence” are both governance failures
• ​ When to escalate — and how to do it professionally
• ​ How risk acceptance protects security from inherited liability
• ​ How CISMs guide business leaders without stopping innovation

This is not about saying “no.”

This is about ensuring accountability and informed decision-making.

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• ​Domain 1: Information Security Governance in real-world context
• ​How to handle shadow IT without damaging relationships
• ​How to frame risk so leaders understand consequences
• ​How to prevent silent acceptance of unreviewed systems
• ​How to enforce governance without being labeled a blocker

📚 Deepen your CISM mastery

For full boardroom simulations, leadership frameworks, and exam-focused Q&A written by M. G. Vance,

search “CISM Gold Standard Series — M. G. Vance” on Amazon.

Lead conversations that matter.

Build governance that lasts.

💡 Study Tip:

• Pause at the three options and choose what you would do.

• Then compare your reasoning with the governance breakdown.

• This is how you build true CISM instincts.

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