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?
The correct answer is Impacted systems and data. An executive summary is written for a non-technical, leadership audience whose primary concern is the business impact of an incident. Describing the impacted systems and data provides a clear, high-level overview of the incident's scope and severity, which is essential for executive decision-making. While a detailed timeline of events and specific technical details are crucial for the full technical report, they are too granular for an executive summary. Similarly, recommendations for technical staff belong in the full report; an executive summary should contain high-level, strategic recommendations.
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