Metric: A quantifiable measure used to track and assess the status of a specific process. In the context of secure operations, metrics can be used to determine the effectiveness of various security measures, track incident response times, measure compliance with security policies or evaluate the success of awareness programs, among others. They provide key insights for decision-makers and help inform strategic planning.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D2: Information security risk management | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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