350-201 Question 139
Single answerYou are a cybersecurity analyst tasked with presenting security dashboard data to stakeholders. The dashboard highlights an increase in phishing attempts targeting your organization over the last quarter. How would you effectively communicate this data to executive stakeholders to gain approval for additional training resources?
- A
Present the raw data from the dashboard and let the executives interpret its significance.
- B
Provide a summary of the phishing trends, their potential financial impact, and request funding for employee training programs.
- C
Focus on explaining the technical details of how phishing emails bypassed existing filters.
- D
Share a detailed step-by-step process of how you identified the phishing attempts using the dashboard.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
When communicating with executive stakeholders, it is essential to focus on high-level insights that align with their priorities, such as business risk, financial impact, and actionable recommendations. By summarizing phishing trends, their potential impact, and proposing a solution (e.g., funding for training), you are more likely to secure their support.
- A. Incorrect.
Presenting raw data without context is ineffective for executive stakeholders, as they typically require actionable insights and business impact rather than raw metrics.
- B. Correct.
This is the correct option, as executive stakeholders are more likely to approve actions when provided with a high-level summary of the issue, its potential business impact, and a clear, actionable request.
- C. Incorrect.
Focusing on technical details is more relevant for technical stakeholders, not executives, who prioritize business outcomes over technical specifics.
- D. Incorrect.
A detailed step-by-step process would overwhelm executives and fail to address the strategic or financial implications of the issue.