When creating a cyber security report for your pentest, vulnerability assessment, or information security audit it is crucial to convey the results of your work in an understandable and clear manner. Whether you are preparing for an annual board meeting, management review, or another internal audience, your report should be well-written, concisely well-organized, and visually appealing. This cheat sheet gives tips on how you can write an effective report that is informative and understandable.
CISOs are responsible for communicating security vulnerabilities and threats to the stakeholders with different levels of technical knowledge however, understanding the full scope of your findings isn’t enough for effective communication. Your client isn’t paying you to display your expertise, but to educate them about what you’ve discovered and www.cleanboardroom.com/how-board-portals-mitigate-compliance-risks/ how it can be remediated or prevented from happening in the future.
To maximize your time and effort create a cybersecurity report that is focused on the major issues that be a hit with your target audience. Utilize the Docs feature of ClickUp to determine which metrics and trends will be most relevant to your target audience and write a succinct summary.
A high-quality cybersecurity report will give you the assurance that your business is actively managing risk to ensure success. It’s not just about identifying the risks, but also showing how your efforts are progressing in time to show the long-term value. With UpGuard creating an effective board report that is designed to meet the primary reporting expectations of your executive leadership team is one click away, and can be instantly exported as editable PowerPoint slides to save more time (and stress). Learn more about how to effectively create and present your cybersecurity board report today.