This module provides participants with a foundational understanding of how to structure and deliver effective cybersecurity reports to executive stakeholders. It explores key management reporting principles, the development and application of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the creation of executive-level dashboards. The module also delves into incident and compliance reporting processes, ensuring that participants can translate technical metrics into clear, actionable insights for leadership. Through analysis of the Sony PlayStation Network breach, participants will critically examine real-world failures in reporting and develop strategies to avoid similar communication gaps.

In this module, participants focus on the strategic art of tailoring cybersecurity messages to executive audiences. It emphasizes the importance of understanding stakeholder needs, simplifying complex technical data through visual tools, and crafting reports that highlight business value. Participants will engage with advanced data visualization techniques, report writing exercises, and a detailed examination of the Equifax Data Breach to understand the challenges and best practices in communicating cybersecurity incidents. The module culminates in the development of executive-level communications that inspire trust, drive decisions, and strengthen cybersecurity governance.