Method

Evidence first. Findings second. Solutions later.

01 DetectIdentify signals and hypotheses.
02 EstablishInvestigate evidence and establish the problem.
03 CharacterizeDetermine materiality and significance.
04 DiagnoseExplain what is wrong and why it matters.
05 SpecifyDefine required response outcomes.

What is a Finding?

An atomic, evidence-based representation of an established material problem carried through the downstream lifecycle.

Investigation boundary

Investigation does not smuggle mitigation or implementation instructions into the report.