## BOARD AND CISO REPORTING DECK TEMPLATE
### Executive Narrative · Risk Posture · Metrics · Decisions · Action Tracking

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| **Document ID** | CERG-TMPL-MTR-001 |
| **Version** | 1.0 |
| **Status** | Approved |
| **Classification** | Public |
| **Owner** | Governance Pillar Leader |
| **Parent Document** | [`CERG-GOV-MTR-001`](../governance/CERG-GOV-MTR-001_Metrics_Dashboard_and_Reporting.md) - Metrics Dashboard and Reporting |
| **Supporting Documents** | [`CERG-GOV-MAT-001`](../governance/CERG-GOV-MAT-001_Maturity_Self_Assessment_and_Scorecard.md) · [`CERG-PRC-RM-001`](../procedures/CERG-PRC-RM-001_Risk_Register_and_Exception_Process.md) · [`CERG-GOV-RAC-001`](../governance/CERG-GOV-RAC-001_Consolidated_Roles_and_RACI_Instrument.md) |
| **Review Cycle** | Annual / On process or control change |
| **Frameworks** | NIST CSF 2.0 GOVERN · NIST 800-55 · ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 9 |
| **Regulations** | Cross-cutting; board, executive, audit, and customer assurance reporting |
| **Environments** | All in-scope CERG environments where this template is used |

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## Table of Contents

1. [Purpose and Use](#1-purpose-and-use)
2. [Template Instructions](#2-template-instructions)
3. [Fill-In Template](#3-fill-in-template)
4. [Review and Approval](#4-review-and-approval)
5. [Document Control](#5-document-control)

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## 1. Purpose and Use

This template structures recurring CISO and board reporting. It converts control and risk data into an executive narrative: what changed, what matters, what decisions are needed, and whether the program is improving.

> **Executives Need Decisions, Not Dashboard Exhaust**
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> A board deck is not a dump of every metric the program can produce. It should show risk movement, material decisions, exceptions, investments, incidents, readiness gaps, and whether leadership action is needed.

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## 2. Template Instructions

1. Copy this template before use.
2. Replace every bracketed field with case-specific information.
3. Do not delete fields that appear not applicable. Mark them `Not Applicable` and explain why.
4. Use canonical CERG role names from `CERG-GOV-OM-001`.
5. Link risks, findings, exceptions, evidence, and approvals to the system of record.
6. Store the completed artifact in the evidence library governed by `CERG-PRC-AUD-001`.

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## 3. Fill-In Template

### 3.1 Deck Outline

| **Slide** | **Title** | **Purpose** |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Summary | One-page answer: better, worse, or stable, and why. |
| 2 | Material Risk Changes | High and Critical risks added, closed, accepted, or escalated. |
| 3 | Scenario Defense Posture | For each named crown-jewel loss scenario (`CERG-GOV-CJ-001`), red/amber/green on whether the kill chain is fully broken (sourced from RM-007). Top-down companion to the bottom-up top risks. |
| 4 | Control Posture | Maturity, control gaps, and major remediation themes. |
| 5 | Incident and Resilience Update | Material incidents, exercises, recovery gaps, and lessons. |
| 6 | Regulatory and Audit Readiness | SOX, CMMC, CIP, ISO, privacy, customer assurance. |
| 7 | Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk | Critical vendors, open findings, concentration risk. |
| 8 | Metrics Dashboard | Small set of trend metrics from `CERG-GOV-MTR-001`. |
| 9 | Decisions Needed | Risk acceptances, funding, staffing, scope, policy decisions. |
| 10 | Action Tracker | Open executive actions and due dates. |

### 3.2 Executive Summary Slide

| **Question** | **Answer** |
|---|---|
| Overall posture | `[Improving / stable / worsening]` |
| Top change since last report | `[Change]` |
| Most important risk | `[Risk]` |
| Decision needed | `[Decision]` |
| CISO recommendation | `[Recommendation]` |

### 3.3 Decision Log

| **Decision Needed** | **Recommendation** | **Owner** | **Due Date** | **Consequence of Delay** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `[Decision]` | `[Recommendation]` | `[Owner]` | `[Date]` | `[Consequence]` |

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## 4. Review and Approval

| **Reviewer / Approver** | **Review Meaning** | **Name / Date** |
|---|---|---|
| Governance Pillar Leader | Confirms report completeness and narrative quality. | `[Name / Date]` |
| Risk Pillar Leader | Confirms risk posture and risk acceptance content. | `[Name / Date]` |
| Engineering Pillar Leader | Confirms technical control and resilience content. | `[Name / Date]` |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Approves final executive message. | `[Name / Date]` |

Completed templates are reviewed at the cadence defined by their parent procedure or plan. Material changes require a new review.

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## 5. Document Control

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| **Document ID** | CERG-TMPL-MTR-001 |
| **Version** | 1.0 |
| **Status** | Approved |
| **Effective Date** | 2026-05-22 |
| **Classification** | Public |
| **Owner** | Governance Pillar Leader |
| **Approved By** | CISO |
| **Parent Document** | [`CERG-GOV-MTR-001`](../governance/CERG-GOV-MTR-001_Metrics_Dashboard_and_Reporting.md) - Metrics Dashboard and Reporting |
| **Review Cycle** | Annual; and on process or control change |
| **Next Scheduled Review** | 2027-05-22 |
| **Frameworks** | NIST CSF 2.0 GOVERN · NIST 800-55 · ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 9 |
| **Regulations** | Cross-cutting; board, executive, audit, and customer assurance reporting |
| **Environments** | All in-scope CERG environments where this template is used |

### Revision History

| **Version** | **Date** | **Author** | **Change Summary** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Draft | 2026-05-22 | Cyber Governance | Initial release. Establishes a standalone fill-in template for board and ciso reporting deck template. |

### Review Triggers

- Parent procedure or plan change
- Audit, assessment, or tabletop finding related to this template
- Role or approval model change
- Direction from the CISO

### Related Documents

| **Document** | **ID** | **Relationship** |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics Dashboard and Reporting | [`CERG-GOV-MTR-001`](../governance/CERG-GOV-MTR-001_Metrics_Dashboard_and_Reporting.md) | Governing metric source |
| Maturity Self-Assessment and Scorecard | [`CERG-GOV-MAT-001`](../governance/CERG-GOV-MAT-001_Maturity_Self_Assessment_and_Scorecard.md) | Maturity reporting input |
