During an incident response, a cybersecurity analyst must prepare an executive summary for C-level executives. Which information is most appropriate to include to support executive decision-making?
Line-by-line audit logs and raw intrusion-detection data
Comprehensive list of every affected system and user account
Impact of the incident, including operational and financial implications
Detailed list of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
An effective executive summary presents a high-level overview of the incident that concentrates on business impact-such as operational disruption, financial loss, or reputational damage-plus any immediate next steps. Executives generally do not need detailed technical artifacts like full log files or attacker TTPs; they need to understand how the incident affects the organization so they can authorize resources and set priorities. Therefore, highlighting the incident's impact is the most useful content for this audience.
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