1.6 How the outcomes of cyber security testing can be reported

After doing a check-up on a computer system to find security problems (like a doctor checking for health issues), people need to share what they found. Think of it like getting a report card that shows how well the system is protected against hackers

For Big Tests: When they do a really thorough check-up, they write a detailed report, kind of like a long essay, that goes to the bosses or leaders. This report is super important because it tells them exactly what's wrong, how serious it is, and what they need to do to fix it.

For Regular, Small Checks: If it's just a routine check, like making sure there's no malware (bad software) that sneaked in, they might just write a quick note, update a log, or make a short report. It's like when you have a quick homework check instead of a big exam.

For Special Finds: Sometimes, the good hackers (called white hat hackers) find new bugs or security holes that nobody knew about before. They have a special way to tell the people who make the software about these problems, like filling out an online form.

Writing the Report: Writing the report of what they found is a big deal. It's not just about listing the problems but explaining them in a way that everyone, from the tech team to the bosses, can understand. They need to clearly say what's wrong, how bad it is, and suggest how to fix it.

A really good report will have:

An Executive Summary

This is a short section that gives an overview of the big issues. It's like the summary of a book that tells you the main points without having to read the whole thing.

Raw Data

This is all the nitty-gritty details from the tests they did, kind of like showing your work in math class.

List of Problems

A clear list of everything they found that needs fixing.

Solutions

Suggestions on how to fix these problems.

So, after the security check-up, the report is like the detailed feedback that helps everyone understand what needs to be done to keep the computer system safe from hackers.