In using the term “activist,” I am not referring to high-pressure tactics used by some hedge funds and private equity investors to influence management decisions at private and public companies. I am also not referring to the individuals or groups that protest for or against specific political, social, or business decisions. Rather, I see “activist” as someone who stays on top of current needs and conditions and who also looks to the future.   Interestingly, Merriam-Webster’s online thesaurus does not contain an entry for activist.   Microsoft Word’s built in thesaurus, however, suggests several appealing synonyms: forward-looking, innovative, advocate.   A vulnerabilities activist works to stay on top of emerging risks and also works within the enterprise to review existing—and historical—procedures, business models, technology, and training to identify and reduce downsides while increasing the upside consequences of where risk taking is a good business move. Every