A key success factor for a modern information security program is business alignment. I hope that you have noticed that I keep discussing this concept throughout the book. This is because it is so incredibly important for your success. An information security program that is well aligned with your business needs will be presenting solutions that the business wants in a way that the business understands. This is attained through careful interactions with your business users and ensuring that you follow the rule that you have one mouth and two ears so ensure that you listen twice as much as you speak. To help you better ensure business alignment:

• Collaborate with your business users often regarding information security topics that affect them
• Embed information security in the business decision making so that it becomes second nature
• Educate business leaders in their responsibilities regarding information security