RECOMMENDING SECURITY UPGRADES PROACTIVELY
You’ve spotted a gap in their environment. Now what?
Waiting for an incident to say “I told you so” is bad business. But leading with fear erodes trust. The best approach: frame recommendations as expert guidance, not scare tactics.
The scenario:
You’ve identified that a client lacks adequate backup for a critical SaaS application. You want to recommend a solution proactively.
The prompt:
You’re sending a proactive security recommendation.
Context: [paste the gap you’ve identified and recommended solution]
Write a 150-word email that:
– Opens with appreciation for the partnership
– Explains the gap in plain business terms (not technical fear)
– Describes the risk as likelihood + impact, not doomsday
– Recommends a specific next step with rough timeline and cost
– Offers to discuss before any decision
Tone: Trusted advisor, not pushy vendor.