Talented Teams Undermined by InfoSec and IT Middle Management - SVP-Technology Lazard Employee Review

InfoSec operates with little transparency or urgency, often delaying work for weeks or months with vague or contradictory requirements. No clear escalation path. Mid-level IT managers frequently lack technical credibility, yet insert themselves into decisions, causing churn and unnecessary roadblocks. Approval processes are inconsistent and overly political—good ideas die in committee. Culture favors control over enablement; this is especially painful for teams trying to drive innovation.