15 customisable OKR examples for Security Compliance
What are Security Compliance 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.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We understand that setting OKRs can be challenging, so we have prepared a set of examples tailored for Security Compliance. Take a peek at the templates below to find inspiration and kickstart your goal-setting process.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
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Our customisable Security Compliance OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Security Compliance Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to implement and maintain SOCII compliance measures
Ensure ongoing SOCII compliance
Conduct regular testing and auditing to assess SOCII compliance status- Train and educate all relevant teams on SOCII compliance regulations and best practices
- Monitor and promptly address any SOCII compliance gaps or violations identified
Establish a dedicated team to promptly address and resolve any identified SOCII compliance issues- Implement corrective measures to address identified SOCII compliance gaps promptly
- Conduct regular audits to identify any SOCII compliance gaps or violations
- Maintain a vigilant monitoring system to detect any new SOCII compliance violations
- Implement and maintain necessary controls and processes to meet SOCII requirements
- Conduct initial assessment of current controls and processes to identify gaps
- Develop and document new controls and processes to fulfill SOCII requirements
- Regularly monitor and evaluate controls and processes to ensure ongoing compliance
- Train and educate employees on the importance and execution of SOCII controls
2. OKRs to minimize exposure to compliance and cybersecurity threats
- Minimize exposure to compliance and cybersecurity threats
- Enhance cybersecurity measures to decrease cyber breaches by 30%
- Implement strict password policies and two-factor authentication system
- Perform regular cyber security audits and fix identified vulnerabilities
- Increase employee training on phishing scams and other cyber threats
- Reduce compliance violations by 20% through implementation of stricter internal processes
- Conduct regular audit checks to identify potential violations
- Increase frequency of internal process assessments
- Implement comprehensive employee training on stricter internal processes
- Train 90% of employees on updated compliance rules and cyberthreat awareness
- Develop an updated compliance and cyberthreat training program
- Enroll all employees in the training program
- Monitor employee participation rates to reach 90% completion
3. OKRs to ensure information security solution meets large customer requirements
- Ensure information security solution meets large customer requirements
- Adjust our existing information security solution to match found requirements 100%
- Develop and implement changes to fill identified gaps
- Identify gaps in the current information security solution
- Test and fine-tune the updated security solution
- Identify and understand the requirements of 10 major customers by consulting directly
- Schedule one-on-one meetings with each of the 10 major customers
- Review and analyze all customer feedback to understand requirements
- Prepare specific, clear questions for customer consultation
- Successfully pass 10 customer audits confirming solution's compliance with their requirements
- Review and understand all customer's requirements for each solution
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with requirements
- Collect and organize evidence of compliance for audits
4. OKRs to achieve ISO 27001 certification with an action plan
- Achieve ISO 27001 certification with an action plan
- Develop and implement necessary policies and procedures to align with ISO 27001 standards
- Develop new policies and procedures to meet ISO 27001 standards
- Communicate and train employees on the new policies and procedures
- Conduct a gap analysis to identify policy and procedure gaps
- Regularly review and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 27001
- Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to identify all compliance requirements
- Successfully pass the external ISO 27001 certification audit conducted by a certified auditor
- Update and document all necessary processes and procedures in accordance with ISO 27001
- Conduct a comprehensive review of the ISO 27001 standard requirements and guidelines
- Implement a risk management framework aligned with the ISO 27001 requirements
- Train employees on ISO 27001 procedures and their roles in maintaining compliance
- Train all employees on information security awareness and best practices
5. OKRs to enhance log analysis for reduced risk and improved security compliance
- Enhance log analysis for reduced risk and improved security compliance
- Implement an automated log analysis system that reduces manual processes by 60%
- Research and select suitable automated log analysis software
- Train staff in the operation and maintenance of the new system
- Identify current manual processes involving log analysis
- Improve security compliance score by 15% through proactive risk management measures
- Provide staff with cybersecurity training and awareness programs
- Implement robust password policies and two-factor authentication
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and audits
- Decrease reported risks by correcting identified vulnerabilities by 25%
- Develop and implement corrective measures for identified risks
- Regularly monitor systems and adjust security as needed
- Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments on all systems
6. OKRs to improve the effectiveness and security of Identity Access Management (IAM) initiatives
- Improve the effectiveness and security of Identity Access Management (IAM) initiatives
- Reduce IAM-related security incidents by 20%
- Implement multi-factor authentication for IAM systems
- Update and enforce strict password policies
- Conduct regular IAM security training sessions
- Implement two-factor authentication for all employee IAM accounts
- Purchase and install selected two-factor authentication software
- Train employees on how to use the new authentication process
- Research suitable two-factor authentication software for IAM accounts
- Increase IAM user compliance rate by 30%
- Implement stricter IAM user permission policies
- Provide regular IAM user compliance training
- Regularly audit and correct non-compliant IAM users
7. OKRs to obtain ISO 27001 certification
- Achieve ISO 27001 certification
- Address all identified non-conformities and implement corrective actions promptly
- Monitor the progress of implemented corrective actions and report any deviations promptly
- Develop a corrective action plan outlining steps to resolve each non-conformity
- Review and document all identified non-conformities from the assessment
- Assign responsible individuals to execute the corrective actions within specified timelines
- Pass the external audit with no major findings and obtain ISO 27001 certification
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001 requirements
- Work closely with external auditors to address any findings and promptly resolve them
- Implement necessary security controls and procedures to address identified gaps
- Review existing security controls and identify gaps or areas for improvement
- Conduct a successful internal audit to ensure compliance with ISO 27001 requirements
- Develop and implement corrective actions for identified non-compliance issues
- Conduct interviews and surveys to gather feedback from employees on compliance practices
- Assess and document the effectiveness of existing security controls
- Review and update company policies to align with ISO 27001 requirements
- Implement necessary security controls to comply with ISO 27001 standards
8. OKRs to enhance MFA capabilities and user access review process
- Enhance MFA capabilities and user access review process
- Conduct user access reviews for 100% of active accounts
- Resolve any inappropriate access findings
- Identify all active accounts in the system
- Review access privileges for each account
- Implement an advanced MFA system with at least 95% successful user authentication rate
- Monitor and improve authentication success rate post-implementation
- Identify a reliable advanced MFA system to install
- Plan and execute staff training on the MFA system
- Train all employees on new MFA capabilities and access review processes to boost compliance by 90%
- Plan a comprehensive training on new MFA capabilities for all employees
- Monitor and track compliance rates, aiming to achieve a 90% increase
- Conduct the training, focusing on access review processes
9. OKRs to achieve full cybersecurity compliance across all systems
- Achieve full cybersecurity compliance across all systems
- Implement 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
- Assess 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
- Successfully 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
10. OKRs to implement robust data privacy compliance framework
- Implement robust data privacy compliance framework
- Conduct comprehensive audits of 75% of current processes for data privacy compliance
- Execute audits on 75% of selected processes for compliance review
- Train employees on conducting comprehensive data privacy compliance audits
- Identify existing processes and determine which require data privacy audits
- Achieve 0 data breaches due to non-compliance with privacy regulations
- Implement updated privacy regulations organization-wide
- Run periodic data protection audits
- Conduct regular privacy compliance training
- Train 100% of staff on data privacy laws and regulations by quarter end
- Develop comprehensive data privacy training program
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all staff
- Monitor and confirm staff training completion
11. OKRs to attain ISO 27001 certification
- Achieve ISO 27001 certification
- Implement necessary controls and measures to address identified risks and improve information security
- Regularly monitor and test the effectiveness of implemented controls and measures
- Establish strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to protect sensitive information
- Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats
- Develop and implement security policies and procedures based on the identified risks
- Train all employees on information security policies and procedures to ensure compliance
- Develop a comprehensive training program on information security policies and procedures
- Conduct mandatory training sessions for all employees on information security policies and procedures
- Provide all employees with updated written materials outlining information security policies and procedures
- Regularly assess and evaluate employees' understanding of information security policies and procedures
- Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify gaps in information security practices
- Develop action plans to address and close the identified gaps in information security practices
- Identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the existing information security infrastructure
- Review current information security practices and policies
- Assess the potential impact of identified risks on the organization's information and data
- Successfully pass the ISO 27001 certification audit conducted by an accredited external body
- Address any identified gaps or weaknesses in the information security controls
- Prepare and organize all required documentation and evidence for the audit process
- Implement necessary improvements to align with ISO 27001 requirements and best practices
- Conduct a thorough internal review of all information security controls and processes
12. OKRs to ensure shadow IT alignment with corporate policy
- Ensure shadow IT alignment with corporate policy
- Analyze and document compliance gaps in 70% of identified shadow IT initiatives
- Identify 70% of existing shadow IT initiatives
- Evaluate these initiatives for compliance gaps
- Document all identified compliance gaps
- Implement policy-compliant changes in 50% of non-compliant shadow IT projects
- Implement changes in identified projects
- Draft policy-compliant changes for identified projects
- Identify 50% of non-compliant shadow IT projects
- Identify all shadow IT initiatives by end of week 2
- Compile a report of all discoveries
- Analyze network traffic for unknown applications
- Survey employees about unapproved software or systems they're using
13. OKRs to enhance organizational cybersecurity compliance
- Enhance organizational cybersecurity compliance
- Get certification in ISO 27001 standard for information security management
- Develop and implement an information security management system
- Research and understand the requirements of ISO 27001 certification
- Apply for ISO 27001 certification and prepare for audit
- Achieve 90% reduction in cybersecurity incidents by bolstering intrusion detection systems
- Engage staff in regular cybersecurity training sessions
- Enhance existing security measures across all digital touchpoints
- Implement advanced intrusion detection system software
- Implement cybersecurity training for 100% of employees by quarter-end
- Track employee attendance and progress
- Develop comprehensive cybersecurity training curriculum
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all employees
14. OKRs to implement and maintain a comprehensive data protection program
- Strengthen data protection program
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations
- Regularly review and update data protection practices
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for compliance
- Identify all applicable data protection regulations
- Train employees on data protection laws and regulations
- Conduct a thorough risk assessment and mitigation plan
- create contingency plan
- develop mitigation strategies
- assess likelihood and impact
- identify potential risks
- Implement regular employee training and awareness programs
- Schedule regular training sessions
- Identify training needs and design a program
- Evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary improvements
- Encourage employee participation and reward progress
- Regularly review and update data protection policies and procedures
- Train employees on updated policies and procedures
- Document all data protection policies and procedures
- Regularly audit adherence to policies and procedures
- Assign responsibility for policy and procedure review and updates
15. OKRs to achieve unbreachable security and absolute compliance in SOC operations
- Achieve unbreachable security and absolute compliance in SOC operations
- Train 100% of IT staff on latest cybersecurity best practices
- Identify top cybersecurity training programs for IT staff
- Monitor and record training completion progress
- Enroll all IT staff in selected training
- Successfully complete a SOC2 Type 2 audit without any exceptions
- Implement robust information security policies and controls
- Conduct thorough pre-audit internal reviews
- Hire a reputable third-party auditor specializing in SOC2 Type 2
- Implement two-factor authentication across all system platforms
- Train employees on how to use the updated two-factor authentication system
- Update all system platforms to support chosen two-factor authentication
- Select a two-factor authentication provider suitable for our needs
Security Compliance OKR best practices to boost success
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
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
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.
Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRsTip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparencyTip #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.
How to turn your Security Compliance OKRs in a strategy map
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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 a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsIf you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
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OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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