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---
name: implementing-security-metrics-program
description: >-
  Design and implement security metrics programs including KPI/KRI
  definition, dashboard development, data collection automation, trend
  analysis, and executive reporting frameworks.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: security-leadership
tags:
  - security-metrics
  - kpi
  - kri
  - dashboards
  - reporting
  - trend-analysis
version: "1.0"
author: defconxt
license: AGPL-3.0
metadata:
  mitre-attack: []
---

# Implementing Security Metrics Program

## Overview

A security metrics program transforms raw security data into actionable
intelligence for decision-making. Covers KPI/KRI selection, data source
integration, dashboards, automated collection, and executive reporting.

## Prerequisites

| Requirement | Purpose |
|---|---|
| SIEM/data lake | Centralized security data repository |
| Visualization tools | Grafana, Power BI, or Tableau |
| Ticketing system | Jira or ServiceNow for workflow metrics |

## Key Concepts

### KPI/KRI Framework

```python
metrics_catalog = {
    "operational": {
        "mttd": {"name": "Mean Time to Detect", "target": "< 24h", "source": "SIEM"},
        "mttr": {"name": "Mean Time to Respond", "target": "< 4h", "source": "SOAR"},
    },
    "risk": {
        "critical_vulns": {"name": "Critical Vulns Open", "threshold": "< 10"},
        "mfa_coverage": {"name": "MFA Adoption Rate", "threshold": "> 99%"},
    },
}
```

## Workflow

1. **Define objectives** — What decisions should metrics inform?
2. **Select KPIs/KRIs** — Leading and lagging indicators per domain
3. **Map data sources** — Collection points for each metric
4. **Build collection pipeline** — Automate extraction and normalization
5. **Design dashboards** — Operational, management, executive views
6. **Establish baselines** — 90-day collection for trend analysis
7. **Report and iterate** — Monthly operational, quarterly executive review

## Verification

| Check | Method |
|---|---|
| Workflow completed | All steps executed and documented |
| Output validated | Results match expected format and content |
| Quality assured | Peer review or automated validation passed |

## References

- [NIST Cybersecurity Framework](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework)
- [MITRE ATT&CK](https://attack.mitre.org/)
