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Executive Security Briefing (Non-Technical)

The prompt
I need to brief [AUDIENCE — e.g. "the CFO and COO" or "the board risk committee"] on the following security event or posture update: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION].

Here are the technical details: [PASTE TECHNICAL SUMMARY].

Rewrite this as a non-technical briefing that:
1. Explains what happened or what the risk is in plain language (no jargon)
2. States the business impact clearly — what could happen if this isn't addressed?
3. Describes what has been done or is being done
4. States what decision or approval, if any, is needed from this audience

Keep it under 200 words. Do not soften the risk — be accurate about the potential impact.

How to use it

  1. 1Select Copy the prompt above.
  2. 2Paste it into Microsoft 365 Copilot.
  3. 3Replace anything in brackets with your own detail, then send it.

Copilot gathers and drafts. You verify and decide. Check every figure, name and date against the system it came from before you act on it.

Written for

CISO, Security Manager, Communications Lead

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