Security is a continual ever-changing, dynamic endeavor that requires a clear communication strategy between all those involved within the organization. When it comes to protecting data, mitigating risk, or communicating with the board and C-Suite about current threats and risks, security managers must be able to provide clear information about their progress without getting bogged down in technical details. Many cybersecurity reports are too complex as well as detailed and not understandable to the average reader which prevents security teams from engaging in transparent communication regarding risk and security plans that are essential to avoiding security breaches and keeping the company secure.

When writing a cyber-security report it is important to keep in mind that the primary audience will not be the IT team but the board. Security reports should concentrate on risk to business rather than technology, in order to get the board’s attention and help them understand their company’s exposure to risk.

For example, if the report suggests that outdated web server software accounts for the majority of the business’s attack surface The report should convey this information in a manner that highlights the impact to the business and its bottom line. It’s also important to make sure that reporting on security risks is easily comprehendible to non-technical audiences, especially as the framework alignment and compliance requirements are becoming a major concern for many boards.

Fortunately, UpGuard offers a library of report templates which are optimized to meet the primary reporting expectations of the board and the senior management. These templates combine the security performance insight that is often requested by the Board, for example, vendor summaries that focus on key metrics, including vulnerability management performance and the vulnerability of third-party attackers. These reports can be created quickly and www.cleanboardroom.com/how-to-create-cybersecurity-reports-for-boards/ then exported as PowerPoint slides, which eliminates the burden of preparing for board meetings.