350-201 Question 137
Select 3You are a cybersecurity analyst managing Cisco SecureX. After detecting a spike in malware activity, you use the dashboard to gather data and plan to communicate the findings to different stakeholders. Which data presentation strategy would effectively address both technical and executive stakeholders?
- A
Provide detailed packet capture logs for both groups to highlight the technical intricacies of the attack.
- B
Present a high-level summary of the malware's impact and business risks for executives, and a detailed timeline of events with technical analysis for technical teams.
- C
Use visual aids, such as graphs and charts, to illustrate malware trends for executives and technical teams alike.
- D
Focus solely on mitigation steps and avoid discussing the root cause to minimize confusion for non-technical stakeholders.
- E
Offer actionable insights, such as prioritized mitigation steps, for both technical teams and leadership.
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Correct answers: B, C, E
Explanation
Effective communication with stakeholders requires tailoring the message to the audience. Executives need high-level summaries of business impacts, while technical teams need in-depth analysis. Visual aids simplify complex data for all audiences, and actionable insights ensure everyone understands the next steps.
- A. Incorrect.
Providing detailed packet capture logs is too technical for executive stakeholders and does not cater to their need for high-level, business impact information.
- B. Correct.
A high-level summary for executives and a detailed technical analysis for technical teams ensures the communication is tailored to the audience's needs, making it an effective strategy.
- C. Correct.
Visual aids, such as graphs and charts, are universally effective in simplifying complex data for both technical and executive stakeholders.
- D. Incorrect.
Focusing solely on mitigation steps without discussing the root cause may leave gaps in understanding, especially for technical teams who need to analyze the problem fully.
- E. Correct.
Actionable insights, such as prioritized mitigation steps, are valuable to both technical teams for immediate response and leadership for understanding the strategic impact.