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tability.ioWhat are Security Staff 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 Staff. 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 Staff OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Security Staff Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to enhance Crowdstrike security measures
ObjectiveEnhance Crowdstrike security measures
KRReduce false positive alerts by 45%
Regularly review and adjust alert threshold levels- Provide ongoing staff training for alert management
- Implement more accurate alerting algorithms
- KRIncrease the protection against phishing attacks by 25%
- Conduct weekly cybersecurity training for all staff
- Update email filters to block suspected phishing emails
- Implement two-factor authentication measures on all platforms
- KRImprove detection speed of threats by 30%
- Regularly update and maintain security software
- Train staff on more efficient threat identification techniques
- Increase investment in advanced threat detection tools
OKRs to implement comprehensive security training for all staff
- ObjectiveImplement comprehensive security training for all staff
- KRSuccessfully train 90% of staff through the newly launched security program
- Schedule and implement regular training sessions
- Develop concise, engaging materials for staff training
- Identify key individuals for initial pilot of security program training
- KRDevelop a detailed security training curriculum by engaging external consultants
- Collaborate on curriculum details and learning objectives
- Initiate a contract with chosen security consultant team
- Identify reputable external consultants in security training development
- KRAssess training effectiveness by improving security incident response time by 25%
- Develop a benchmark for current security incident response times
- Monitor and evaluate post-training response times
- Implement advanced training techniques to improve reaction times
OKRs to enhance physical security capabilities for premise protection
- ObjectiveEnhance physical security capabilities for premise protection
- KRTrain 90% of security personnel on new security equipment usage
- Identify and list all security personnel requiring training
- Track and record training participation and completion
- Schedule training sessions on new equipment
- KRImplement surveillance system covering 100% of the premise area
- Test system thoroughly and adjust as necessary
- Identify blind spots and areas requiring camera installation
- Purchase and install necessary surveillance equipment
- KRAchieve zero security breaches in the test run of new measures
- Conduct frequent security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Implement strict access controls and authentication protocols
- Regularly update and patch all security software and systems
OKRs to implement Crowdstrike enterprise endpoint security with new features
- ObjectiveImplement Crowdstrike enterprise endpoint security with new features
- KRSuccessfully integrate Crowdstrike into 75% of enterprise endpoints by week 8
- Install and configure Crowdstrike on identified endpoints
- Identify and categorize 75% of enterprise endpoints for Crowdstrike integration
- Conduct testing and troubleshooting post-integration
- KRIdentify and document necessary Crowdstrike features for enterprise integration by week 4
- Review Crowdstrike's offerings and identify essential features for enterprise integration
- Establish a deadline for completing this task in week 4
- Document the integration process with all essential features
- KRConduct user training on Crowdstrike's new features for all key staff by week 12
- Identify key staff for Crowdstrike's new features training
- Develop comprehensive user training plan
- Conduct training sessions by week 12
OKRs to enhance effectiveness of SIEM event management and correlation
- ObjectiveEnhance effectiveness of SIEM event management and correlation
- KRImplement a training program on SIEM event correlation for 80% of security staff
- Schedule training sessions for security staff
- Identify suitable SIEM event correlation training programs
- Monitor participation to ensure 80% attendance
- KRIncrease detecting and alerting for correlated events by 35%
- Train team on updated detection and alerting methods
- Implement advanced correlation algorithms for event detection
- Enhance alert system for correlated event notifications
- KRReduce false positive alerts by 30% through improved correlation rules
- Develop new, more focused correlation rules
- Implement and test new correlation rules
- Review existing alert correlation rules for efficacy
OKRs to streamline event egress to cut down by 8 seconds
- ObjectiveStreamline event egress to cut down by 8 seconds
- KRImplement efficient egress layout to enhance flow, reducing time by 3 seconds
- Implement and test the newly proposed egress layout
- Design new egress plan focusing on efficiency
- Evaluate current egress layout for potential speed improvements
- KRTrain event staff on rapid egress procedures, targeting 2 seconds reduction
- Schedule regular egress drills for hands-on practice
- Create detailed egress procedures for event staff training
- Analyze drill results to identify improvement areas
- KRIntroduce signages for smoother navigation, aiming at 3 seconds time decrease
- Install new signage and monitor effectiveness in reducing navigation time
- Identify key areas where signage is needed for improved navigation
- Design clear, easy-to-understand signs for each identified area
OKRs to enhance the bank's IT security infrastructure
- ObjectiveEnhance the bank's IT security infrastructure
- KRImplement multi-factor authentication for 90% of bank's systems
- Train IT staff on authentication tech installation and integration
- Identify all systems currently lacking multi-factor authentication
- Purchase needed hardware/software for multi-factor authentication implementation
- KRConduct cybersecurity training for 100% of IT staff
- Monitor and record staff training completion rates
- Schedule training sessions for all IT staff
- Identify and engage a reputable cybersecurity training provider
- KRReduce system vulnerability by 30% with penetration testing and patching
- Promptly patch identified system vulnerabilities
- Analyze results to identify areas of weakness
- Schedule regular penetration testing for system vulnerabilities
OKRs to enhance effectiveness of AD and email administration
- ObjectiveEnhance effectiveness of AD and email administration
- KRDecrease downtime of AD and email servers by 20%
- Upgrade current server hardware to increase reliability
- Train technical staff in advanced server troubleshooting techniques
- Implement regular maintenance schedule for AD and email servers
- KRTrain staff on proper use of AD and email functionalities, with at least 80% completion rate
- Monitor and report staff completion rates
- Schedule mandatory staff training sessions
- Create comprehensive training manual for AD and email functionalities
- KRImplement a successful cybersecurity protocol for email systems
- Install and regularly update anti-malware and spam filtering software
- Implement robust password and multi-factor authentication protocols
- Conduct regular training on phishing and email safety for all employees
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
- Identify top cybersecurity training programs for IT staff
- Monitor and record training completion progress
- Enroll all IT staff in selected training
- KRSuccessfully complete a SOC2 Type 2 audit without any exceptions
- Implement robust information security policies and controls
- Conduct thorough pre-audit internal reviews
- Hire a reputable third-party auditor specializing in SOC2 Type 2
- KRImplement two-factor authentication across all system platforms
- Train employees on how to use the updated two-factor authentication system
- Update all system platforms to support chosen two-factor authentication
- Select a two-factor authentication provider suitable for our needs
OKRs to enhance the effectiveness of the vulnerability management program
- ObjectiveEnhance the effectiveness of the vulnerability management program
- KRImplement updates to the vulnerability detection system by 25%
- Plan and develop necessary system updates and enhancements
- Execute implementation of updated system at 25% capacity
- Assess current vulnerability detection system for potential improvements
- KRConduct training sessions for 80% of the IT staff on improved vulnerability management practices
- Schedule and conduct the training sessions
- Create an advanced vulnerability management curriculum
- Identify IT staff that require vulnerability management training
- KRReduce the number of vulnerability incidents by 30%
- Regularly train staff about online threats
- Implement an updated, robust cybersecurity program
- Run weekly system vulnerability checks
How to write your own Security Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff OKRs
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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
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.
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