Report

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. A structured document or output summarizing findings, status, evidence, or risk from a security assessment, incident, audit, or monitoring activity. In security work, the value of a report depends on whether it is accurate, actionable, and matched to the audience that needs to act on it.

    In plain English: A document that summarizes security findings, status, or evidence.

    Example: "The technical team wanted raw indicators, but leadership needed a report that explained business impact and response status clearly."

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