Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
ISO 27001 Security Metrics
The ISO 27001 Security Metrics are critical metrics that present an insight into your company’s performance and progress relative to the ISMS compliance standards. These metrics enable your organization to measure success daily and provide an easy-follow method for regulatory compliance.
Key aspects of ISO 27001 Security Metrics:
- These metrics denote the measure of quantifiable data points out of what is required
- Based on performance evaluation, look at the implementation effectiveness and efficiency
- Assess the impacts of controls, procedures, and incident response that are part of the ISMS
- Identify areas that underperform and are vulnerable to risk
- Provide information on whether your organization is following the established targets of the ISO 27001 compliance standards or not
- Check whether your organization is adhering to other regulatory requirements that could help you maintain a good security posture such as data, assets, systems, and software
These metrics support your company in making critical decisions using data-informed reports. It also guides you in taking a more formal approach to adhering to the respected ISO 27001 standards.
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