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Cybersecurity Team metrics and KPIs

What are Cybersecurity Team metrics?

Finding the right Cybersecurity Team metrics can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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Examples of Cybersecurity Team metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Security and System Performance

  • 1. Mean Time to Detect (MTTD)

    The average time taken to identify a security threat or performance issue.

    What good looks like for this metric: Typically less than 24 hours

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement continuous monitoring systems
    • Use automated alert systems
    • Regularly update threat intelligence
    • Train staff for rapid response
    • Conduct regular security audits

  • 2. Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR)

    The average time needed to recover from a security breach or system performance issue.

    What good looks like for this metric: Often less than 5 hours

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Develop a comprehensive incident response plan
    • Invest in reliable backup solutions
    • Conduct disaster recovery drills
    • Enhance system redundancy
    • Use AI-driven analytics for faster issue resolution

  • 3. System Uptime Percentage

    The percentage of time the system is operational and available.

    What good looks like for this metric: Above 99.9%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Regular system maintenance
    • Implement failover strategies
    • Use load balancing
    • Monitor server health continuously
    • Upgrade hardware periodically

  • 4. Incident Rate

    The number of security or performance incidents detected within a specified period.

    What good looks like for this metric: Fewer than 5 per month

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Strengthen access control policies
    • Adopt advanced security software
    • Enhance employee training programs
    • Regularly test for vulnerabilities
    • Improve system configurations

  • 5. Vulnerability Remediation Time

    The time taken to fix identified vulnerabilities in the system.

    What good looks like for this metric: Under 30 days

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Prioritise vulnerability patches
    • Automate patch management
    • Regularly update software
    • Establish a dedicated security team
    • Use vulnerability scanning tools continuously
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Tracking your Cybersecurity Team metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

OKRs are a great way to translate strategies into measurable goals. Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the OKR framework:

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