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What are Security Compliance Auditor 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 Auditor. 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 Auditor OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Security Compliance Auditor. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

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%
  • TaskDevelop and implement changes to fill identified gaps
  • TaskIdentify gaps in the current information security solution
  • TaskTest and fine-tune the updated security solution
  • KRIdentify and understand the requirements of 10 major customers by consulting directly
  • TaskSchedule one-on-one meetings with each of the 10 major customers
  • TaskReview and analyze all customer feedback to understand requirements
  • TaskPrepare specific, clear questions for customer consultation
  • KRSuccessfully pass 10 customer audits confirming solution's compliance with their requirements
  • TaskReview and understand all customer's requirements for each solution
  • TaskConduct internal audits to ensure compliance with requirements
  • TaskCollect 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
  • TaskDevelop new policies and procedures to meet ISO 27001 standards
  • TaskCommunicate and train employees on the new policies and procedures
  • TaskConduct a gap analysis to identify policy and procedure gaps
  • TaskRegularly 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
  • TaskUpdate and document all necessary processes and procedures in accordance with ISO 27001
  • TaskConduct a comprehensive review of the ISO 27001 standard requirements and guidelines
  • TaskImplement a risk management framework aligned with the ISO 27001 requirements
  • TaskTrain employees on ISO 27001 procedures and their roles in maintaining compliance
  • KRTrain all employees on information security awareness and best practices

OKRs to implement robust data privacy compliance framework

  • ObjectiveImplement robust data privacy compliance framework
  • KRConduct comprehensive audits of 75% of current processes for data privacy compliance
  • TaskExecute audits on 75% of selected processes for compliance review
  • TaskTrain employees on conducting comprehensive data privacy compliance audits
  • TaskIdentify existing processes and determine which require data privacy audits
  • KRAchieve 0 data breaches due to non-compliance with privacy regulations
  • TaskImplement updated privacy regulations organization-wide
  • TaskRun periodic data protection audits
  • TaskConduct regular privacy compliance training
  • KRTrain 100% of staff on data privacy laws and regulations by quarter end
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive data privacy training program
  • TaskSchedule mandatory training sessions for all staff
  • TaskMonitor and confirm staff training completion

OKRs to achieve unbreachable security and absolute compliance in SOC operations

  • ObjectiveAchieve unbreachable security and absolute compliance in SOC operations
  • KRTrain 100% of IT staff on latest cybersecurity best practices
  • TaskIdentify top cybersecurity training programs for IT staff
  • TaskMonitor and record training completion progress
  • TaskEnroll all IT staff in selected training
  • KRSuccessfully complete a SOC2 Type 2 audit without any exceptions
  • TaskImplement robust information security policies and controls
  • TaskConduct thorough pre-audit internal reviews
  • TaskHire a reputable third-party auditor specializing in SOC2 Type 2
  • KRImplement two-factor authentication across all system platforms
  • TaskTrain employees on how to use the updated two-factor authentication system
  • TaskUpdate all system platforms to support chosen two-factor authentication
  • TaskSelect a two-factor authentication provider suitable for our needs

How to write your own Security Compliance Auditor 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.

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.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

Tability 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 Auditor 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 Auditor OKRs

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.

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.

More Security Compliance Auditor OKR templates

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