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You're assessing your performance in Information Security. What metrics should you prioritize?

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Evaluating your performance in Information Security isn't just about checking off compliance boxes; it's about understanding how well you're protecting your organization's digital assets. To truly gauge your effectiveness, you'll need to prioritize the right metrics. These metrics should offer a clear picture of your security posture, help identify potential vulnerabilities, and guide your strategy for continuous improvement. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, knowing which metrics to focus on can make a significant difference in your security efforts.

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Pradeep Kodithuwakku

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Talu Gomes

Lead Security Engineer no Nubank | Engenheira de Software | Linkedin Top Voice | Ciberseguran?a | Co-Founder MudeOMundo

1 Breach Impact

When assessing your Information Security performance, understanding the impact of a breach is crucial. This metric involves analyzing the extent of damage caused by security incidents , including data loss, system downtime, and financial repercussions. By quantifying the impact , you can prioritize resources and strategies to strengthen areas where a breach could cause the most harm. It also helps in justifying investments in security measures by demonstrating potential cost savings in preventing future incidents.

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Talu Gomes

Lead Security Engineer no Nubank | Engenheira de Software | Linkedin Top Voice | Ciberseguran?a | Co-Founder MudeOMundo
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N?o importa se a sua aplica??o possui 1.000 ou 10 vulnerabilidades; basta 1 para causar um vazamento de dados. é claro que perseguir a meta de eliminar todas é fundamental, mas, considerando que novas vulnerabilidades surgem diariamente, além de priorizar com base na severidade, é crucial monitorar a persistência das vulnerabilidades em cada extra??o de relatório. Por exemplo, se realizarmos um scan hoje e encontrarmos 4 vulnerabilidades, corrigirmos todas e fizermos um novo scan amanh?, é possível que identifiquemos 3 vulnerabilidades, sendo que 2 delas s?o novas e 1 é remanescente do dia anterior, isso quer dizer que n?o formos eficientes no processo de mitiga??o ou/e n?o aprendemos o suficiente com vulnerabilidades persistentes.

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Kishor Kalivarapu ?? C-CISO,CRISC,CISSP,CGEIT,CCSP,CDPSE

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Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) helps effective quantification of risk for most organizations. Return on Security Investment (ROSI) helps getting buy-in from business leaders, executive team and board as most business leaders understand ROI (Return on Investment) metrics better than technical metrics.

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Patrick De Bruycker

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Risk measures definitely need to be part of the portfolio you implement, as these highlight in an effective way the impact you are making in business terms. Breach impact is an essential part of this, and while not the easiest to determine (or solidify) stakeholder internally and externally can help you do so, e.g. Finance or Insurance (and consultancy) firms you work with.

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2 Response Time

A key indicator of your Information Security health is how quickly you can respond to threats. Measure the time it takes from the detection of a security incident to its resolution. A shorter response time suggests a more agile and effective security posture. This metric is vital for minimizing damage and reducing the window of opportunity for attackers. By regularly reviewing and striving to improve your response times, you can enhance your organization's resilience against cyber threats.

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Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) , Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) , Mean Time to Contain (MTTC) are some of the metrics to track in this category. Response Time also should include metrics that cover organizations' third party vendor response time (Mean Time for Vendor Incident Response - MTVIR)

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3 User Awareness

User awareness is a critical metric for Information Security performance. It evaluates how well users within your organization can recognize and respond to security threats. This can be measured through phishing simulation success rates or the number of security-related user reports. High levels of user awareness often correlate with fewer successful attacks, as informed users are the first line of defense against many types of cyber threats.

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Make sure you have a regular channel to keep the users informed. It can be IM, Secure Newsletter etc... It's easy to start user awareness training from the beginning of user lifecycle management. There are tons of platforms available to achieve this goal.

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4 Compliance Adherence

Compliance with relevant Information Security standards and regulations is a non-negotiable aspect of your performance metrics. Assessing adherence to standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is essential. This metric reflects your commitment to legal and industry-specific requirements, and maintaining high compliance levels protects your organization from legal penalties and reputational damage.

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5 Patch Cadence

The frequency and timeliness of applying software patches, known as patch cadence, are critical for maintaining a strong security posture. This metric indicates how well you're keeping up with the latest security updates to protect against known vulnerabilities. A regular and swift patching process can significantly reduce the risk of breaches, as many attacks exploit outdated systems. Therefore, tracking and optimizing your patch cadence is a vital part of your Information Security performance assessment.

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Kishor Kalivarapu ?? C-CISO,CRISC,CISSP,CGEIT,CCSP,CDPSE

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Patching cadence should monitor third party vendors software and any Software As a Services (SaaS) your organization is using. Use of Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) and Shift Left Strategy will help early detection of issues in Software of Bill of Material(SBOM).

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6 Threat Detection

Effective threat detection is a cornerstone of robust Information Security. This metric involves measuring the accuracy and speed of identifying potential threats before they manifest into incidents. It includes evaluating the performance of your Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools. High detection rates coupled with low false positives indicate strong preemptive capabilities, allowing you to proactively address security threats.

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Monitor Company vs peer performance. Analyzing security controls and policies implemented by peer organizations/industry will help you identify/detect potential gaps in organization's security posture. This will potentially lead to improving organization's maturity level.

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Patrick De Bruycker

Head of Strategy and Delivery, CyberSecurity at BAT in Warsaw, Poland
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Similar to Incident Management automating the workflows for Threat Intelligence & Detection will help to capture the relevant metrics during the process, thus making them more detailed and accurate.

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