Articles on Communication

Below are my perspectives on Communication, drawn from my work as a security leader and practitioner.

• Malware Analysis A Report Template for Malware Analysis
  A malware report is only as useful as readers' ability to find in it what they need. This customizable template organizes the findings into a coherent structure, so a responder, a manager, or a...
• Communication Templates for Cybersecurity Executive Briefings
  In an effective executive brief, you lead with the bottom line and what a finding means for your organization. Use these four customizable templates to do exactly that across threat intel,...
• Communication Handling High-Profile Vulnerabilities
  When a high-profile vulnerability surfaces, executives and customers want to know whether it affects you. With a one-page brief and a short process, you can capture the key details and reach the...
• Privacy Security of Third-Party Keyboard Apps on Mobile Devices
  Keyboard apps offer better predictions, voice transcription, and AI-powered writing, all requiring users to send what they type to remote servers. Mobile OS vendors set the rules but can't enforce...
• Assessments A Report Template for Security Assessments
  The technical severity of an assessment finding tells only part of the story. A customizable report template helps you document the scope, rate findings by risk, and write for the executives and...
• Leadership When Executives Reject Your Security Recommendations
  A rejected security recommendation feels personal, but it often reflects competing demands the security team doesn't fully see. Knowing how to act on that reality helps the CISO become someone the...