Data is the hot potato!

During a presentation recently, I was trying to make a point about the liability that comes with data and, therefore, the need for us to never forget that in cybersecurity our ultimate goal is protecting systems and data. I used the little line at the end of this quote:

Data equals risk. It is toxic because of the potential liability that goes with it. Data is the hot potato.

Despite how corny it sounds, I had several people approach me later to tell me how much “data is the hot potato” stuck with them (and, it could be because I had them join me in chanting it!). So, why not share it with you? Now join me in chanting,