Reality has struck. As CISOs, managing your business in the "new normal" requires a unique strategic perspective as well as the tactics that can be used to execute successfully. It requires the mastery of balance between managing cash flow while investing for future growth, insight into the principles that drive the future operating model for finance and a clear understanding of how finance can drive greater decision support to the broader business through analytics and digital finance capabilities. Its no longer an option to rely purely on defensive, cost-cutting measures. Now is the time to synthesize strategy, innovation, talent and execution.