Security Metrics and KPIs for CISOs

Metrics demonstrate security value to leadership.

Key Security Metrics

- MTTD (Mean Time to Detect)
- MTTR (Mean Time to Respond)
- Vulnerability remediation time
- Patch compliance rate
- Phishing click rate

Risk Metrics

- Risk score trends
- Critical asset coverage
- Third-party risk scores
- Compliance status
- Security training completion

Reporting Tips

- Align with business objectives
- Show trends over time
- Benchmark against industry
- Use clear visualizations
- Connect to business impact