After finishing security testing at a financial institution, a consultant drafts the final report. Senior decision-makers request a clear, condensed section that highlights critical risk areas and recommended responses. Which approach for the opening portion of the document fulfills this requirement in a concise manner?
Append a broad set of raw system logs, scan outputs, and minimal commentary about attack paths
Focus on a table of risk ratings alone, avoiding any explanation of severity or potential harm
Begin with an exhaustive list of vulnerabilities, including technical details such as code samples and exploit references
Provide a short overview describing the most severe issues, emphasizing potential impact on operations and suggesting priority actions
Delivering concise, plain-language details about key exposures and recommended strategies allows major stakeholders to rapidly grasp risk and prioritize fixes. Long technical explanations or raw data overload management with details they do not need. Sparse risk ratings lack sufficient business context to drive informed action.
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