Cybersecurity is a complex, dynamic endeavor that demands efficient communication between all stakeholders across the entire organization. Security managers must be able to provide clear information regarding their progress, without getting bogged-down in technical details. However, many cybersecurity reports are too technical detailed, lengthy, and difficult to understand for the average person which prevents security teams from engaging in clear communication regarding risks and security plans that are essential to avoiding breaches and keeping the company secure.
While creating a cyber security report, it is important to remember that the principal audience isn’t just the IT team but the board of directors. The report should be focused on risk to business instead of technology, in order to resonate with the board and assist them in understanding the risks that your company faces.
If, for instance, the report indicates that outdated software is the main cause of the security vulnerabilities in the business it should be able to draw attention to the negative impact on the organization’s bottom line. It is also essential to ensure that the reporting on security risks is understandable to the non-technical audience, especially as regulatory compliance and framework alignment are becoming a major issue for many boards.
Fortunately, UpGuard offers a library of templates for reports which are optimized to meet the primary reporting requirements of the board and senior management. These templates consolidate security performance insight commonly requested by the board, including vendor summary reports that outline the most important metrics, such as vulnerability management performance as well as third-party vulnerability susceptibility to attack and critical risk distribution, all of which are vital to creating a strong risk assessment and mitigation strategy. The reports can be prepared quickly and then exported as PowerPoint slides, which removes the burden of preparing for board meetings.
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