After an incident response, a cybersecurity analyst is tasked with drafting an executive summary. Which element is most crucial to include to ensure that executives understand the impact and necessary actions?
An executive summary should clearly convey the impact of the incident and recommend actions to be taken. Including the 'impacted systems and data' helps executives understand the severity and scope of the incident, guiding their decision-making process. While including timelines, incidents details, and recommendations are important, 'impacted systems and data' is key for executive-level understanding and action.
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