Investing in protection may seem unnecessary while nothing serious is happening. This is precisely why the decision on prevention should not depend only on the last experience or the current popularity of the measure.
It is necessary to understand the likely risk, possible consequences and alternatives. Expert judgment should be explained to the people who bear the cost, with a clear distinction between known data and uncertainty.
Leadership includes the responsibility to open up such issues before they become a problem. However, an unpopular decision is not automatically right. Its foundation, maintenance and actual contribution to protection should be checked. Prevention deserves a serious conversation even when there is no event that would attract attention.
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