A strong security program doesn’t start with tools. It starts with the right questions. Before choosing frameworks, controls, or technologies, a CISO needs to understand the business, its critical processes, data, regulatory obligations, technology landscape, stakeholder expectations, and the risks that could actually disrupt operations. Our latest resource breaks down 7 foundational questions every CISO should ask before building a security program and shows how business context can turn security from a compliance function into a strategic advantage.