2026-04-12 · 4 min read

How a CEO Can Read a Security Report in 60 Seconds

A simple framework for leaders to decide what to fix first without drowning in technical jargon.

Focus on impact over jargon: what can be exploited, what business process is exposed, and what action must happen this week.

Good reporting starts with business context. A medium technical issue on payment workflows may be higher priority than a high issue on an internal sandbox.

Ask one question after every report: what is the smallest fix that reduces the highest risk right now?