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tability.ioWhat are Security Compliance OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We understand that setting OKRs can be challenging, so we have prepared a set of examples tailored for Security Compliance. Take a peek at the templates below to find inspiration and kickstart your goal-setting process.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Security Compliance OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Security Compliance Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to implement and maintain SOCII compliance measures
ObjectiveEnsure ongoing SOCII compliance
KRConduct regular testing and auditing to assess SOCII compliance status- KRTrain and educate all relevant teams on SOCII compliance regulations and best practices
- KRMonitor and promptly address any SOCII compliance gaps or violations identified
Establish a dedicated team to promptly address and resolve any identified SOCII compliance issues- Implement corrective measures to address identified SOCII compliance gaps promptly
- Conduct regular audits to identify any SOCII compliance gaps or violations
- Maintain a vigilant monitoring system to detect any new SOCII compliance violations
- KRImplement and maintain necessary controls and processes to meet SOCII requirements
- Conduct initial assessment of current controls and processes to identify gaps
- Develop and document new controls and processes to fulfill SOCII requirements
- Regularly monitor and evaluate controls and processes to ensure ongoing compliance
- Train and educate employees on the importance and execution of SOCII controls
OKRs to enhance security and compliance across end-user devices
- ObjectiveEnhance security and compliance across end-user devices
- KRTrain 85% of users in secure and compliant device usage practices
- Regularly monitor and record user participation rates
- Launch the training program for all users
- Develop a comprehensive secure device usage training program
- KRImplement multi-factor authentication on 90% of end-user devices
- Assess current security measures on all end-user devices
- Install and activate the identified software on 90% of devices
- Identify software for multi-factor authentication implementation
- KRMaintain 95% compliance rate on all end-user devices through regular audits
- Identify non-compliant devices for immediate action
- Regularly schedule and perform device compliance audits
- Review and adjust compliance policies as necessary
OKRs to minimize exposure to compliance and cybersecurity threats
- ObjectiveMinimize exposure to compliance and cybersecurity threats
- KREnhance cybersecurity measures to decrease cyber breaches by 30%
- Implement strict password policies and two-factor authentication system
- Perform regular cyber security audits and fix identified vulnerabilities
- Increase employee training on phishing scams and other cyber threats
- KRReduce compliance violations by 20% through implementation of stricter internal processes
- Conduct regular audit checks to identify potential violations
- Increase frequency of internal process assessments
- Implement comprehensive employee training on stricter internal processes
- KRTrain 90% of employees on updated compliance rules and cyberthreat awareness
- Develop an updated compliance and cyberthreat training program
- Enroll all employees in the training program
- Monitor employee participation rates to reach 90% completion
OKRs to ensure information security solution meets large customer requirements
- ObjectiveEnsure information security solution meets large customer requirements
- KRAdjust our existing information security solution to match found requirements 100%
- Develop and implement changes to fill identified gaps
- Identify gaps in the current information security solution
- Test and fine-tune the updated security solution
- KRIdentify and understand the requirements of 10 major customers by consulting directly
- Schedule one-on-one meetings with each of the 10 major customers
- Review and analyze all customer feedback to understand requirements
- Prepare specific, clear questions for customer consultation
- KRSuccessfully pass 10 customer audits confirming solution's compliance with their requirements
- Review and understand all customer's requirements for each solution
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with requirements
- Collect and organize evidence of compliance for audits
OKRs to achieve ISO 27001 certification with an action plan
- ObjectiveAchieve ISO 27001 certification with an action plan
- KRDevelop and implement necessary policies and procedures to align with ISO 27001 standards
- Develop new policies and procedures to meet ISO 27001 standards
- Communicate and train employees on the new policies and procedures
- Conduct a gap analysis to identify policy and procedure gaps
- Regularly review and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 27001
- KRConduct a comprehensive gap analysis to identify all compliance requirements
- KRSuccessfully pass the external ISO 27001 certification audit conducted by a certified auditor
- Update and document all necessary processes and procedures in accordance with ISO 27001
- Conduct a comprehensive review of the ISO 27001 standard requirements and guidelines
- Implement a risk management framework aligned with the ISO 27001 requirements
- Train employees on ISO 27001 procedures and their roles in maintaining compliance
- KRTrain all employees on information security awareness and best practices
OKRs to enhance log analysis for reduced risk and improved security compliance
- ObjectiveEnhance log analysis for reduced risk and improved security compliance
- KRImplement an automated log analysis system that reduces manual processes by 60%
- Research and select suitable automated log analysis software
- Train staff in the operation and maintenance of the new system
- Identify current manual processes involving log analysis
- KRImprove security compliance score by 15% through proactive risk management measures
- Provide staff with cybersecurity training and awareness programs
- Implement robust password policies and two-factor authentication
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and audits
- KRDecrease reported risks by correcting identified vulnerabilities by 25%
- Develop and implement corrective measures for identified risks
- Regularly monitor systems and adjust security as needed
- Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments on all systems
OKRs to improve the effectiveness and security of Identity Access Management (IAM) initiatives
- ObjectiveImprove the effectiveness and security of Identity Access Management (IAM) initiatives
- KRReduce IAM-related security incidents by 20%
- Implement multi-factor authentication for IAM systems
- Update and enforce strict password policies
- Conduct regular IAM security training sessions
- KRImplement two-factor authentication for all employee IAM accounts
- Purchase and install selected two-factor authentication software
- Train employees on how to use the new authentication process
- Research suitable two-factor authentication software for IAM accounts
- KRIncrease IAM user compliance rate by 30%
- Implement stricter IAM user permission policies
- Provide regular IAM user compliance training
- Regularly audit and correct non-compliant IAM users
OKRs to obtain ISO 27001 certification
- ObjectiveAchieve ISO 27001 certification
- KRAddress all identified non-conformities and implement corrective actions promptly
- Monitor the progress of implemented corrective actions and report any deviations promptly
- Develop a corrective action plan outlining steps to resolve each non-conformity
- Review and document all identified non-conformities from the assessment
- Assign responsible individuals to execute the corrective actions within specified timelines
- KRPass the external audit with no major findings and obtain ISO 27001 certification
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001 requirements
- Work closely with external auditors to address any findings and promptly resolve them
- Implement necessary security controls and procedures to address identified gaps
- Review existing security controls and identify gaps or areas for improvement
- KRConduct a successful internal audit to ensure compliance with ISO 27001 requirements
- Develop and implement corrective actions for identified non-compliance issues
- Conduct interviews and surveys to gather feedback from employees on compliance practices
- Assess and document the effectiveness of existing security controls
- Review and update company policies to align with ISO 27001 requirements
- KRImplement necessary security controls to comply with ISO 27001 standards
OKRs to enhance MFA capabilities and user access review process
- ObjectiveEnhance MFA capabilities and user access review process
- KRConduct user access reviews for 100% of active accounts
- Resolve any inappropriate access findings
- Identify all active accounts in the system
- Review access privileges for each account
- KRImplement an advanced MFA system with at least 95% successful user authentication rate
- Monitor and improve authentication success rate post-implementation
- Identify a reliable advanced MFA system to install
- Plan and execute staff training on the MFA system
- KRTrain all employees on new MFA capabilities and access review processes to boost compliance by 90%
- Plan a comprehensive training on new MFA capabilities for all employees
- Monitor and track compliance rates, aiming to achieve a 90% increase
- Conduct the training, focusing on access review processes
OKRs to enhance security and compliance on kubernetes platform
- ObjectiveEnhance security and compliance on kubernetes platform
- KRIncrease traffic management efficiency by 40% to reduce potential risks
- Implement advanced traffic control systems in high density areas
- Develop efficient traffic scheduling and rerouting algorithms
- Provide comprehensive training for traffic control staff
- KRImplement 100% compliance with security regulations to ensure data protection
- Train personnel on data security procedures
- Develop a comprehensive data security protocol
- Regularly audit for compliance adherence
- KREnable automatic audit trails on 70% of the platform transactions for accountability
- Configure settings to enable automatic audit trails
- Identify 70% highest volume transactions on the platform
- Test and implement the audit trail feature
How to write your own Security Compliance OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Security Compliance OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to track your Security Compliance OKRs
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
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