July is also a great time to take a tactical pause – a purposeful time to step back and recalibrate. Embrace the power of the pause and engage in the small talk at gatherings. Adapt the budget you have, focus on what you need to do to get the security budget you currently have (and what you want) Adapting now to focus on the three areas of highest value produces better results while setting the stage for a stronger year next year. It’s not just an annual exercise — it’s about winning and losing, more important — and losing the more important.”]