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What are Cybersecurity Infrastructure OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Cybersecurity Infrastructure to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Cybersecurity Infrastructure OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
Cybersecurity Infrastructure OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Cybersecurity Infrastructure Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to enhance the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure
ObjectiveEnhance the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure
KRImplement multi-factor authentication for all internal systems by the end of Q2
Implement selected multi-factor authentication solution- Assess current authentication methods across all systems
- Identify suitable multi-factor authentication solutions
- KRConduct cybersecurity training programs for 90% of employees
- Identify the key cybersecurity principles for training content
- Organize training schedules for employees
- Evaluate post-training comprehension and application
- KRCarry out system vulnerability assessment every week to spot and fix any gaps
- Implement necessary fixes to detected vulnerabilities immediately
- Analyze assessment results to identify security gaps
- Schedule weekly system vulnerability assessments
OKRs to achieve full cybersecurity compliance across all systems
- ObjectiveAchieve full cybersecurity compliance across all systems
- KRImplement rigorous password protocol on all employee devices by providing secure training
- Regularly update and enforce password protocol
- Develop comprehensive password security training program
- Implement mandatory training for all employees
- KRAssess and mitigate 100% of identified vulnerabilities in our software infrastructure
- Prioritize identified vulnerabilities based on potential impact
- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessment on entire software infrastructure
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies for each vulnerability
- KRSuccessfully pass an external cybersecurity audit with zero major infringement notices
- Implement robust cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Perform frequent internal cybersecurity audits
- Regularly update and patch all software systems
OKRs to strengthen overall cybersecurity infrastructure
- ObjectiveStrengthen overall cybersecurity infrastructure
- KRConduct and pass two simulated cyber attacks without major system compromise
- Demonstrate successful defense in a post-simulation review
- Prepare and execute two different simulated cyber attack scenarios
- Evaluate and address vulnerabilities exposed from the simulations
- KRTrain 95% of employees on latest cybersecurity best practices
- Develop a comprehensive cybersecurity training module
- Conduct a needs assessment for cybersecurity training
- Schedule and implement the training sessions
- KRImplement multifactor authentication for all system users by end of quarter
- Identify systems and platforms needing multifactor authentication
- Train all system users on new authentication protocol
- Select and purchase multifactor authentication software
OKRs to enhance the bank's IT security infrastructure
- ObjectiveEnhance the bank's IT security infrastructure
- KRImplement multi-factor authentication for 90% of bank's systems
- Train IT staff on authentication tech installation and integration
- Identify all systems currently lacking multi-factor authentication
- Purchase needed hardware/software for multi-factor authentication implementation
- KRConduct cybersecurity training for 100% of IT staff
- Monitor and record staff training completion rates
- Schedule training sessions for all IT staff
- Identify and engage a reputable cybersecurity training provider
- KRReduce system vulnerability by 30% with penetration testing and patching
- Promptly patch identified system vulnerabilities
- Analyze results to identify areas of weakness
- Schedule regular penetration testing for system vulnerabilities
OKRs to increase efficiency and scalability through cloud deployment
- ObjectiveIncrease efficiency and scalability through cloud deployment
- KREnhance data security by implementing robust cloud security protocols and achieving compliance certifications
- Conduct a comprehensive review of current cloud security protocols and identify weaknesses
- Regularly monitor and assess cloud security protocols and update as needed
- Develop and implement an updated cloud security framework based on industry best practices
- Ensure all necessary compliance certifications are achieved and regularly maintained
- KRAchieve a minimum of 99.9% uptime by ensuring seamless integration and high availability in the cloud
- KRImprove response time by optimizing cloud infrastructure to achieve 20% faster application performance
- Analyze current cloud infrastructure to identify performance bottlenecks hindering application response time
- Optimize code and queries by analyzing and improving inefficient code segments
- Utilize content delivery network (CDN) for faster content delivery and reduced latency
- Implement caching mechanisms to store frequently accessed data and minimize database calls
- KRReduce infrastructure costs by migrating 80% of applications and services to the cloud
OKRs to enhance AWS resilience against DDoS through PenTest, gap assessment and remediation
- ObjectiveEnhance AWS resilience against DDoS through PenTest, gap assessment and remediation
- KRComplete gap assessment, identifying 100% of the areas vulnerable to DDoS attacks
- Implement preventative measures to address all identified vulnerabilities
- Identify all components of your organization's network infrastructure
- Hire a cybersecurity expert to perform a gap assessment
- KRDevelop and implement a remediation strategy, reducing DDoS vulnerabilities by 50%
- Identify current DDoS vulnerabilities in the system
- Develop a comprehensive remediation strategy
- Implement the remediation strategy across the system
- KRConduct comprehensive PenTesting on all AWS components to identify potential vulnerabilities
- Compile and assess detailed reports from PenTesting results
- Address identified vulnerabilities promptly and efficiently
- Engage a professional PenTesting agency to analyze AWS components
Cybersecurity Infrastructure OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Cybersecurity Infrastructure OKR templates
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