Strategies for Destroying a Romantic Bond
In a series of events that have left the cybersecurity community buzzing, Ben, a seasoned consultant, has found himself unexpectedly removed from his latest engagement.
The engagement commenced in the usual manner, with introductory meetings, one-on-ones, and an hour spent with the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). However, the journey took an unexpected turn when Ben was pulled from the engagement due to claims of being antagonistic and unhelpful.
The environment at the engagement was characterised by unhappiness and grumpiness, making it challenging for Ben to navigate the situation. Managers found it difficult to arrange on-site meetings, further exacerbating the tension. Despite approaching senior leadership, the partner responsible for the engagement, and the corporate sponsor, the growing tensions remained unresolved.
Interestingly, Ben's assistant and he have not spoken for a couple of years. A recent conversation between the two took place over a communication app, with Ben expressing gratitude for the break but hoping to avoid ruining their relationship in the future.
The new CIO, who brought the consulting team into the engagement, was a former client who had achieved a positive outcome. However, shortly after signing the purchase order, the CIO embarked on a round-the-world tour of his new organization's IT centers, leaving the team without a consistent leader.
The return from the travels revealed open resentment and hostility towards the consultants, with face-to-face meetings proving to be more productive for reviewing risk tables, vulnerability spreadsheets, security policies, and disaster recovery plans with the staff.
Despite the unexpected turn of events, Ben is still working as a cybersecurity consultant. He mentioned a 12-foot alligator that walked down the street near his postal center in a light-hearted moment during the conversation with his assistant.
In a more personal note, Ben expressed interest in a new band playing around town. As for his future in cybersecurity consulting, it remains to be seen if he will be involved in another engagement. The new CIO who removed him from his last engagement is not explicitly named in the search results provided, and there is no direct mention of a CIO replacing Ben in any cybersecurity consulting role within the available sources.
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