Figure 1 provides examples of statements of risk appetite stated in binary terms as being acceptable or not. The examples focus on cybersecurity risk, though the analogy may be extended to other kinds of IT risk, of which cybersecurity risk is a subset.
Indian Cobra or the Naga: Of all the animals worshiped in India, the cobra snake has been one of the most significant symbol in Hinduism associated with wealth, power and fertility that has the longest history. Snake worship can vary from worship of the naga deities associated with water, direct worship of living snakes.
Snakes in Western culture are a symbol of sinfulness, deceit, and just general evil. The reason for this probably goes back at least to the story of Adam and Eve.In that, the serpent lures Eve into sin with his deceit.So the Judeo-Christian tradition starts with a snake causing the first sin to happen. The snake is also connected with sexual sin in particular. This is partly because the sin of Adam and Eve is often seen as being connected with sex.It's probably also connected to the shape of the snake and the sensuality of the way it moves. At any rate, snakes are definitely connected with deceit and sin in our culture.n that, the serpent lures Eve into sin with his deceit. So the Judeo-Christian tradition starts with a snake causing the first sin to happen. The snake is also connected with sexual sin in particular. This is partly because the sin of Adam and Eve is often seen as being connected with sex.