# Executive Reports for Vulnerability Management

**Last Updated On**: 24 Jul 2026  
**4 minutes read**

Endpoint Central monitors network health through patch and vulnerability management, logging activities for audits and compliance. IT admins can generate custom reports to ensure adherence to standards. These reports, categorized as [Executive](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/vulnerability-management/executive-reports-vm.html) and [Pre-defined](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/vulnerability-management/predefined-reports-vm.html), provide detailed insights into system patching, aiding in vulnerability identification and addressing network security and compliance concerns. To access these reports, navigate to **Threats & Patches → Reports**.

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## Executive Reports

Executive Reports are generated and submitted to top leadership staff for in-depth analysis of their network. They are configured by Endpoint Central and can be further scheduled or exported as required. The available executive reports are as follows:

![Executive Reports view listing all available report types including Executive Asset Summary, Executive Threat Summary, Executive Patch Summary, High Priority Report, and CIS Compliance Report](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/desktop-central/help/reports/executive-reports.webp)

*Executive Reports view showing all available report types for vulnerability management.*

- **Executive Asset Summary:** Details the assets managed and their health status to help prioritize tasks and achieve compliance at greater speed.
- **Executive Threat Summary:** Shares the list of vulnerable devices along with network-level security misconfigurations.
- **Executive Patch Summary:** Helps you track your patch deployment process by detailing missing patches, deployment status, and health status of devices.
- **High Priority Report:** Provides real-time data on vulnerable devices, potential loopholes, and security breaches, enabling IT administrators to prioritize and patch them accordingly.
- **CIS Compliance Report:** Provides insights into the compliance status of a specified profile across all machines in a Custom Group, helping you identify non-compliant machines and take corrective actions to align with compliance standards.

  To configure a CIS Compliance report:

  - Click **Create Report**. You will be redirected to the CIS Compliance Report page.
  - Under **Report Name**, enter a name for your report.
  - Under **Map Custom and Policy Group**, choose your **Target Custom Groups**, the **Policy Group**, and the individual **Policies** for which you want the report to be generated.
  - Under **Configure Filters**, choose the **Compliance Status** to include: **All**, or any of **Failed**, **Error**, **Unscored**, or **Passed**.
  - Also under **Configure Filters**, choose the **Compliance Percentage** to include: **All**, **Below 10%**, **10—50%**, **Below 50%**, **50—90%**, or **Above 90%**.
  - After configuring these settings, click **Generate Report** to download the CIS Compliance Report in XLSX format.

![CIS Compliance Report configuration page showing Report Name, Map Custom and Policy Group, and Configure Filters sections](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/desktop-central/help/reports/executive-reports1.webp)

*CIS Compliance Report configuration page showing target group, policy group, and filter settings.*

## Related

- [Vulnerability Management Overview](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/vulnerability-management/vulnerability-management-overview.html)
- [Pre-defined Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/reports/predefined-reports.html)
- [Auditing Compliance](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/vulnerability-management/auditing-compliance.html)
- [Understanding Compliance Policies](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/vulnerability-management/understanding-compliance-policies.html)
- [Vulnerability Assessment and Prioritization](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/vulnerability-management/assess-and-remediate-vulnerabilities.html)