What it means
Threat intelligence reporting presents judgments, evidence, confidence, implications, and recommended decisions in a format suited to the intended audience.
Why it matters
A technically accurate report fails if the reader cannot understand what changed, why it matters, and what decision is needed.
Practical focus
- Lead with the key judgment and decision relevance
- Separate fact, assessment, and recommendation
- Use audience-appropriate detail
- Include confidence, scope, and handling guidance
Common mistakes
- Leading with a long data dump
- Using unexplained jargon
- Hiding uncertainty in footnotes
- Publishing indicators without context or expiration
Certification relevance
This subject appears in or supports the following certification bodies of knowledge: