Cybersecurity is a complex, dynamic endeavor that demands efficient communication between all parties throughout the company. Security executives must be able provide clear information regarding their progress, without getting bogged down in technical details. A lot of cybersecurity reports are complex, technical, and difficult to comprehend by the average reader. Security teams are prevented from communicating clearly about risk and security programs, which is crucial for preventing breaches and keeping your company secure.
When writing a report on cybersecurity it is essential to remember that the target audience will not be the IT department but the board. In order to make the report more appealing to the board, it should focus on business risks rather than technology.
If, for instance the report indicates that outdated software is responsible for the majority of the vulnerabilities that exist in the enterprise, it should draw attention to the negative impact on the organization’s bottom line. It’s also important to ensure that the information reported on security risks is easily understood by non-technical users especially since regulatory compliance and framework alignment are increasingly becoming an important issue for many boards.
Fortunately, UpGuard offers a library of report templates that are optimized to meet the main requirements of the board and senior management. These templates provide security performance information that is commonly requested by the Board, such as vendor summaries that focus on key metrics, such as vulnerability management performance and the vulnerability of third-party attackers. These reports are easily generated and exported as slides, removing the burden of planning for board meetings and making it easier to present the report to the entire cleanboardroom.com board.