Board & Executive Reporting
Security risk in the language of business.
Translate technical risk into business terms. We prepare and deliver security updates that resonate with leadership and board members.
Overview
Boards and executives don't need to understand CVE scores or firewall rules—they need to understand business risk. Board & Executive Reporting bridges the communication gap between security teams and leadership. We prepare compelling, actionable security briefings that drive decisions and demonstrate program value.
Our Approach
Effective board reporting isn't about simplifying—it's about translating. We transform security data into strategic intelligence that drives executive action.
Audience Analysis
Understand your board's composition, risk appetite, and communication preferences. A board with a cyber-savvy member needs different content than one without.
Metric Framework
Establish the KPIs that matter to your organization. We balance leading indicators (vulnerability trends, training completion) with lagging indicators (incident counts, audit findings).
Data Aggregation
Gather security data from across your environment—vulnerability scans, incident reports, compliance status, vendor assessments, training metrics.
Risk Quantification
Translate technical findings into business impact. What's the potential cost of a breach? How does that compare to the investment required to reduce it?
Narrative Development
Craft the story your data tells. Are we improving? What's driving risk? What decisions need to be made? Board members remember stories, not statistics.
Presentation Preparation
Build professional, visually clear presentations. We prepare talking points, anticipate questions, and ensure you're ready for the boardroom.
Delivery Support
We can present alongside you, answer technical questions, or coach you to present confidently. Whatever support model works for your organization.
Common Questions
How often should we brief the board on security?
Most organizations benefit from quarterly updates, with provisions for incident briefings when significant events occur. Some boards want monthly dashboards in addition to quarterly deep dives.
Can you present directly to our board?
Yes. We can present alongside your leadership, handle Q&A on technical topics, or present independently if you don't have internal security leadership. We adapt to what works for your governance structure.
How do you quantify cyber risk in dollars?
We use industry-standard frameworks like FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) combined with your organization's specific data on asset values, breach costs, and threat likelihood. It's not perfect, but it's far better than leaving risk unquantified.
What if our board doesn't care about security?
They care about risk to the business. Our job is to connect security to business outcomes they already care about—financial loss, regulatory penalties, reputation damage, operational disruption. Frame it right, and every board cares.
Other Virtual CISO Options
Security Program Development
Build or mature your security program with frameworks, policies, and roadmaps tailored to your business objectives and risk tolerance.
Vendor Risk Management
Evaluate third-party security posture, manage vendor questionnaires, and build a program to monitor ongoing vendor risk.
Compliance Guidance
Navigate HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST, and other frameworks with expert guidance on controls, evidence collection, and audit preparation.
Incident Response Planning
Develop and test incident response plans so your team knows exactly what to do when—not if—a security event occurs.
Ready to Strengthen Your Defenses?
Schedule a free consultation with our security experts to discuss your organization's needs.
Or call us directly at (445) 273-2873