Data-Driven Whodunit

✨ Writing Prompt

You are a data analyst called to a high-profile corporate investigation where critical sensitive data was compromised. A key stakeholder, the CEO, suspects internal sabotage but lacks the concrete evidence to confront the board about it. Your task is to write a narrative from the perspective of the analyst. Begin by outlining the data you would analyze (e.g., access logs, email communications, project management tools) and the hypotheses you would consider. As you develop your story, illustrate how you communicate your findings and insights to the CEO while unraveling the mystery of the data breach. Ensure to create tension and intrigue as you piece together clues, build character motivations, and unfold the mystery surrounding the data.