IT pundits talk quite a bit about delivering "value" to the business and transforming the IT organization from a cost center to a profit center. However, sometimes simple vigilance can get you into the good graces of the executive suite.

Senior manager of IT security at global executive relocation service provider Sirva Inc. Waqas Akkawi was recently taken to dinner by the company's president after he and his staff prevented a Trojan from hijacking the executive's personal banking information.