BRIEFING EXECUTIVES AFTER INCIDENTS
Containing a threat is only half the job. Communicating it well is what builds trust.
Executives don’t want a technical report. They want to know: are we safe, what did you do, and should I be worried? Get this right and you’re the hero. Get it wrong and they wonder why they’re paying you.
The scenario:
You contained a malware incident quickly with no data loss. The CEO wants to know what happened.
The prompt:
You’re briefing a client CEO after a contained incident.
Incident details: [paste summary]
Write a 180-word executive update that:
– Opens with the outcome (contained, no impact)
– Explains what happened in plain English
– Shows what controls worked and what you verified
– Closes with next steps and reassurance
Tone: Calm, confident, jargon-free.