Security Metrics and KPIs: Measuring Cybersecurity Effectiveness
Measuring Security Program Success
Effective security metrics help organizations understand their security posture and make data-driven decisions about security investments.
Essential Security Metrics
1. Mean Time to Detect (MTTD)
Average time taken to detect security incidents.
2. Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)
Average time taken to respond to and resolve security incidents.
3. Patch Compliance Rate
Percentage of systems updated with required security patches.
Reporting and Analysis
Create dashboards and regular reports to track security metrics and identify trends over time.