#Cybersecurity : Key Performance Indicators for your effective management - State of Security Organization and Governance

Managing cybersecurity is a crucial challenge for the smooth operation of businesses. To effectively steer these activities, it is essential to choose key indicators that provide a synthetic and proactive view. This facilitates communication with the #CEO and your ecosystem.

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So, how do you steer your cybersecurity activities? Which performance indicators should you choose to have a synthetic and proactive view, in order to better communicate on the challenges of Cybersecurity with the CEO, the #Board, the General Management and the organization?

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Let's review the main indicators for monitoring information system #security:

State of Security Organization and Governance

#StateOfSecurityOrganizationAndGovernance: Evaluates the quality of processes, organizational structures, and governance related to information security.

Several elements help gauge the level of structuring of the organization and governance of information system security. Are strategic security committees taking place, typically at least once a year? What about operational security committees, which should ideally be held quarterly?

Lastly, is the number of Information Security Correspondents (SSI) sufficient for ensuring the proper application of information security rules? How does their number compare to the number of subsidiaries within the group?

Here are some key cybersecurity performance indicators:

·???????? Vulnerability Rate

·???????? System Availability

·???????? Tracking Software Version Updates

·???????? Number of Attacks

·???????? Degree of Data Protection

·???????? Incident Recovery Time

·???????? Impact of Cyberattacks on Company Image

·???????? Rate of Providers Dealing with Sensitive Systems

·???????? Rate of Employees Sensitized to Cybersecurity

·???????? Rate of Applications with Access Management Policies

·???????? Level of Information System Compliance

·???????? State of Organization and Security Governance

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By monitoring these indicators, companies can assess and enhance their cybersecurity posture, thereby strengthening their resilience against potential threats.