During an incident response, the cybersecurity analyst is tasked with preparing an executive summary for the C-level executives. The analyst should ensure the summary contains essential information in a concise format. What information is most appropriate to include in this summary to aid in executive decision-making?
Impact of the incident, including operational and financial implications
Line-by-line audit logs and raw data from intrusion detection systems
Comprehensive list of all affected systems and user accounts
Detailed list of attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
An effective executive summary for C-level executives should present a high-level overview of the incident, focusing on the impact, scope, and recommended actions without delving into overly technical details. The summary should emphasize the ‘Impact’ to the organization, including financial, reputational, or operational effects, key findings or takeaways, and ‘Recommended Actions’ that facilitate decision-making by highlighting immediate steps or strategic measures to address the incident. While including specific malware or attacker TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) may be essential for a technical briefing, executives typically need actionable intelligence relevant to business outcomes rather than technical specifics.
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Why should the executive summary avoid technical details like TTPs?