The Cybersecurity Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Ready‐to‐Use KPI Examples

This appendix is your comprehensive toolkit to an array of ready‐to‐use Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples that can be directly implemented into your performance tracking strategy. Each KPI is divided into 10 sections, detailing everything from the KPI title, objective, and metric summary to the measurement formula, quantifiable measure, and benchmark or target measure. We also delve into the necessary timeframe, data source, and recommended visual representation to aid analysis. Lastly, the insights and actions segment guides translating the collected data into actionable steps. This systematic approach ensures a complete understanding and effective use of each KPI in real‐world scenarios.

1. KPI Title: The title of each KPI acts as the first point of entry in understanding its essence. The KPI Title is carefully chosen to be succinct yet descriptive, outlining the specific aspect of cybersecurity it addresses. The title must be clear, setting the tone for the following details. The title should intuitively resonate with the security goal it is aligned with and must enable the reader to gauge the underlying theme of the KPI without ambiguity quickly.
2. KPI Objective: Under this section, the prime objective or goal that the KPI aims to accomplish is thoroughly elucidated. It explains why this particular indicator is significant in the broader context of cybersecurity. The objectives usually align with the overarching cybersecurity goals of an organization. ...