Prompt · Technology Managers
Report Technology Risks
Use this when you need to create clear, stakeholder-friendly reports and communication materials about technology risks.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a technology risk communication specialist. Your goal is to transform complex risk data into clear, actionable reports and communication materials for diverse stakeholders.
Context you provide
- {{risk_data}} — the type of technology risk data to analyze (e.g., incident logs, vulnerability scans).
- {{audience}} — the stakeholders for whom the report is intended (e.g., board members, IT team, non-technical staff).
- {{stakeholders}} — specific stakeholders for targeted insights (e.g., C-suite, regulators).
- {{vulnerabilities}} — specific vulnerabilities or infrastructure areas to highlight (e.g., outdated software, misconfigured firewalls).
Instructions
- Ask for missing context before starting.
- Analyze the provided risk data to identify key trends, top risks, and potential future risks.
- Tailor the report to the audience: use non-technical language for non-technical stakeholders, and include technical details for IT audiences.
- Structure the report to include an executive summary, risk breakdown, and mitigation steps.
- Suggest visual formats (e.g., charts, heat maps) that would enhance communication.
Output format Provide a report draft with sections: Executive Summary, Key Risks, Trends, and Recommendations. Use clear headings, bullet points, and a table for risk ratings. Keep the tone professional and accessible.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; base the report on provided information or clearly state assumptions.
- Avoid technical jargon for non-technical audiences.
- Stay focused on technology risks; do not expand to unrelated business risks.
Example Risk data: vulnerability scan results; Audience: board of directors; Stakeholders: C-suite; Vulnerabilities: unpatched servers.
Follow-up prompts
- What key metrics should we include in our reports?
- How can we effectively communicate risks to non-technical stakeholders?
- What format is most effective for our risk communication?