Explore effective questioning techniques for security professionals in this 40-minute RSA Conference talk. Learn to ask the right questions at the right time to advance security projects and overcome challenges in situations with missing crucial details. Discover the characteristics of "good" and "bad" questions, and gain insights into three types of cybersecurity activities involving questions. Examine real-world examples to improve your ability to frame inquiries effectively, considering audience, terminology, and context. Master the art of follow-up questions, collaborative framing, and using checklists in stressful situations. Develop skills to strengthen your questions, align them with shared objectives, and persuade others effectively. Gain valuable takeaways for planning and persuasion questions to enhance your security project success and defend budget requests.