4 customisable OKR examples for Security Incidents

What are Security Incidents 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 Incidents. 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.

Building your own Security Incidents OKRs with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.

Our customisable Security Incidents OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Security Incidents. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

1OKRs to enhance resolver team's service level agreement on security incidents

  • ObjectiveEnhance resolver team's service level agreement on security incidents
  • Key ResultDecrease average incident response time by 15%
  • TaskImplement an efficient incident management system
  • TaskProvide staff with advanced incident response training
  • TaskPrioritize and streamline incident escalation processes
  • Key ResultIncrease resolver team's incident resolution rate by 30%
  • TaskImplement training to enhance team's technical skills
  • TaskImprove communication and coordination within the team
  • TaskAnalyze past incidents to identify common resolution strategies
  • Key ResultIncrease client satisfaction with resolution process to 90% on surveys
  • TaskRegularly monitor and analyze client satisfaction surveys
  • TaskEnhance resolution procedures based on client feedback
  • TaskImplement regular training for customer service representatives

2OKRs to strengthen cybersecurity to reduce incidents by 50%

  • ObjectiveImprove cybersecurity to minimize incidents
  • Key ResultCreate and test updated incident response and disaster recovery procedures
  • TaskDevelop and document updated incident response and disaster recovery plans
  • TaskIdentify stakeholders and their roles in incident response and disaster recovery
  • TaskTrain employees on updated procedures and conduct mock drills
  • TaskEvaluate effectiveness of updated procedures and make necessary adjustments
  • Key ResultIncrease the number of cybersecurity training sessions attended by employees
  • TaskRegularly communicate the importance of cybersecurity to employees
  • TaskDevelop engaging cybersecurity training content
  • TaskOffer incentives for attending cybersecurity training sessions
  • TaskImplement mandatory cybersecurity training for all employees
  • Key ResultConduct two external security audits to identify vulnerabilities
  • TaskReview and implement audit findings
  • TaskMonitor security vulnerabilities and take appropriate actions
  • TaskShare relevant security information
  • TaskHire third-party audit firms
  • Key ResultImplement two-factor authentication for high-risk data access
  • TaskImplement authentication for high-risk data
  • TaskChoose two-factor authentication method
  • TaskTrain employees on new authentication method
  • TaskTest and monitor authentication effectiveness

3OKRs to enhance effectiveness of response processes for security incidents

  • ObjectiveEnhance effectiveness of response processes for security incidents
  • Key ResultReduce average incident response time by 30%
  • TaskImplement automated incident response software
  • TaskReview and streamline incident report process
  • TaskEnhance training of response team
  • Key ResultConduct simulation exercises post-training to achieve at least 80% success rate
  • TaskMonitor and measure success rates, aiming for 80% achievement
  • TaskImplement simulation exercises regularly for all trained individuals
  • TaskDevelop a variety of simulation exercises relevant to the training content
  • Key ResultImplement incident response training for 100% of the security team
  • TaskIdentify key incident response topics for comprehensive training
  • TaskDevelop interactive, practical training modules for the team
  • TaskSchedule and conduct training sessions regularly

4OKRs to improve security incident handling between Resolver and SOC teams

  • ObjectiveImprove security incident handling between Resolver and SOC teams
  • Key ResultReduce false positives in incident reports by 30%
  • TaskUpdate incident detection software for better precision
  • TaskImplement more rigorous verification procedures for incident reports
  • TaskTrain staff members on precise incident identification
  • Key ResultDevelop a 20% faster response protocol for security incidents
  • TaskAnalyze current response times for security incidents
  • TaskStreamline communication within security procedures
  • TaskImplement and test adjusted security protocol
  • Key ResultAchieve 15% improvement in post-incident feedback scores from the SOC team
  • TaskCreate a transparent and efficient communication channel with the SOC team
  • TaskImplement regular training to enhance SOC team's incident handling skills
  • TaskRegularly review and refine post-incident feedback process

Security Incidents 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 Insights DashboardTability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

Tip #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 Insights DashboardTability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

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.

How to turn your Security Incidents OKRs in a strategy map

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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

Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.

A strategy map in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

If 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.

More Security Incidents OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.

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