15 customisable OKR examples for Security Training

What are Security Training 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 Training. 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 Training 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 Training OKRs examples

We've added many examples of Security Training 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!

1. OKRs to successfully complete annual security training

Successfully complete annual security training
Apply learned procedures in simulated security scenarios with zero errors
Practice procedures until executed flawlessly
Review and memorize security procedures thoroughly
Engage in regular simulated security situations
Achieve a minimum of 85% score in end-of-training examination
Seek instructor feedback and clarification when needed
Review all training materials and take detailed notes
Complete daily self-assessments to track progress
Complete 100% of allocated course modules by end of quarter
Reserve dedicated study hours every day
Monitor progress regularly against targets
Set a weekly target for completing course modules

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2. OKRs to implement comprehensive security training for all staff

Implement comprehensive security training for all staff
Successfully train 90% of staff through the newly launched security program
Schedule and implement regular training sessions
Develop concise, engaging materials for staff training
Identify key individuals for initial pilot of security program training
Develop a detailed security training curriculum by engaging external consultants
Collaborate on curriculum details and learning objectives
Initiate a contract with chosen security consultant team
Identify reputable external consultants in security training development
Assess training effectiveness by improving security incident response time by 25%
Develop a benchmark for current security incident response times
Monitor and evaluate post-training response times
Implement advanced training techniques to improve reaction times

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3. OKRs to implement Crowdstrike enterprise endpoint security with new features

Implement Crowdstrike enterprise endpoint security with new features
Successfully integrate Crowdstrike into 75% of enterprise endpoints by week 8
Install and configure Crowdstrike on identified endpoints
Identify and categorize 75% of enterprise endpoints for Crowdstrike integration
Conduct testing and troubleshooting post-integration
Identify and document necessary Crowdstrike features for enterprise integration by week 4
Review Crowdstrike's offerings and identify essential features for enterprise integration
Establish a deadline for completing this task in week 4
Document the integration process with all essential features
Conduct user training on Crowdstrike's new features for all key staff by week 12
Identify key staff for Crowdstrike's new features training
Develop comprehensive user training plan
Conduct training sessions by week 12

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4. OKRs to embed security consciousness in business operations

Embed security consciousness in business operations
Reduce security breaches by 25% through rigorous employee training
Implement mandatory cybersecurity training for all employees
Schedule regular refresher courses on data protection
Update security policies and disseminate to staff
Establish a quarterly security audit to identify potential vulnerabilities
Schedule regular audits with a professional auditor
Define the scope of each quarterly security audit
Create a process to address identified vulnerabilities
Achieve 100% compliance on mandatory security awareness training by all employees
Organize regular training sessions for all personnel
Monitor and document each employee's training progress
Distribute security awareness training materials to all employees

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5. OKRs to bolster Protection Against P1 Issues

Bolster Protection Against P1 Issues
Improve first-time resolution rate for P1 issues to 70% across all teams
Train agents on P1 issue recognition and resolution
Implement P1 issue escalation protocol
Regularly review P1 resolution analytics
Implement a 25% reduction in P1 issues through improved security protocols
Train staff in improved security protocols
Identify vulnerabilities in current security protocols
Develop improved, stringent security measures
Achieve 90% staff training completion on new security measures by quarter end
Monitor and report staff training progress regularly
Schedule mandatory training sessions for all staff
Develop comprehensive security training program

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6. OKRs to strengthen the company's network security defenses

Strengthen the company's network security defenses
Train 90% of employees on new network security protocols within the next quarter
Assess current understanding of network security protocols among employees
Implement training, ensuring participation of at least 90% of employees
Develop comprehensive training program on new security protocols
Implement two-factor authentication for all user accounts by the end of next quarter
Purchase and set up chosen authentication system
Train users on new authentication system
Research best two-factor authentication systems for our needs
Reduce the number of detected security breaches by 80% compared to last quarter
Implement an updated, top-quality cybersecurity system
Provide comprehensive cybersecurity training for all staff
Conduct regular, intensive IT security audits

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7. OKRs to upgrade and streamline physical security operations

Upgrade and streamline physical security operations
Increase security coverage by 20% through additional surveillance systems
Investigate current surveillance system capabilities and limitations
Implement new surveillance systems accordingly
Research and identify potential additional surveillance technology
Decrease response times to security incidents by 25%
Implement a digital security management system with 100% staff training completion
Track and achieve 100% training completion
Choose a comprehensive digital security management system
Develop an all-staff training curriculum for the system

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8. OKRs to enhance effectiveness of SIEM event management and correlation

Enhance effectiveness of SIEM event management and correlation
Implement a training program on SIEM event correlation for 80% of security staff
Schedule training sessions for security staff
Identify suitable SIEM event correlation training programs
Monitor participation to ensure 80% attendance
Increase detecting and alerting for correlated events by 35%
Train team on updated detection and alerting methods
Implement advanced correlation algorithms for event detection
Enhance alert system for correlated event notifications
Reduce false positive alerts by 30% through improved correlation rules
Develop new, more focused correlation rules
Implement and test new correlation rules
Review existing alert correlation rules for efficacy

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9. OKRs to minimize customer fraud risk exposure

Minimize customer fraud risk exposure
Train 90% staff on anti-fraud techniques and identification
Identify relevant anti-fraud training programs or courses
Organize and schedule mandatory training sessions for staff
Monitor and document staff participation and comprehension
Decrease successful fraud cases by 30% through improved system security
Educate employees on recognizing potential fraud
Regularly update and patch security software
Implement advanced fraud detection software systems
Implement new risk-assessment tool improving detection by 20%
Research and select a new risk-assessment tool
Monitor and evaluate tool’s effectiveness
Train team on how to use new tool

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10. OKRs to improve AI security requirements operationalization for developers’ comprehension

Improve AI security requirements operationalization for developers’ comprehension
Develop and deploy a standardized AI security guideline by 25%
Draft a comprehensive AI security guideline
Reduce guideline by 25% focusing on core elements
Implement the streamlined AI security guideline across all systems
Reduce misunderstandings in AI security requirements by 30% through improved documentation
Conduct regular staff trainings highlighting documentation procedures
Establish clear, concise writing guidelines for technical content
Implement a standardized format for all AI security requirement documents
Conduct bi-weekly developer trainings on new AI security protocols resulting in 80% adherence

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11. OKRs to enhance Crowdstrike security measures

Enhance Crowdstrike security measures
Reduce false positive alerts by 45%
Regularly review and adjust alert threshold levels
Provide ongoing staff training for alert management
Implement more accurate alerting algorithms
Increase the protection against phishing attacks by 25%
Conduct weekly cybersecurity training for all staff
Update email filters to block suspected phishing emails
Implement two-factor authentication measures on all platforms
Improve detection speed of threats by 30%
Regularly update and maintain security software
Train staff on more efficient threat identification techniques
Increase investment in advanced threat detection tools

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12. OKRs to enhance and streamline security governance framework

Enhance and streamline security governance framework
Achieve 100% staff completion of cyber security training program
Enforce disciplinary measures for non-compliance
Assign mandatory cybersecurity training program to all staff
Monitor progress of staff training completion weekly
Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment across all departments
Evaluate and prioritize each potential risk
Develop a plan to mitigate identified risks
Identify the potential risks in each department
Implement advanced threat detection system in 90% of the network infrastructure
Test system coverage across the entire network infrastructure
Identify current gaps in the network's threat detection system
Procure and install advanced threat detection software

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13. OKRs to securely integrate Code42 and Abnormal Security with existing operations

Securely integrate Code42 and Abnormal Security with existing operations
Develop, test, and validate 3 playbooks for Abnormal Security integration
Write codes for 3 Abnormal Security integration playbooks
Validate the effectiveness and efficiency of each playbook
Test the functionality of all 3 playbooks
Define and document 3 playbooks for Code42 integration without security breaches
Ensure secure procedures are incorporated into guides
Document the integration process explicitly
Identify necessary features for Code42 integration playbooks
Measure and ensure 90% of staff are trained on the new playbooks implementation
Schedule and conduct training sessions with staff members
Conduct surveys or tests to confirm 90% staff training completion
Develop extensive training modules for new playbooks implementation

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14. OKRs to enhance security measures to mitigate OTP attacks

Enhance security measures to mitigate OTP attacks
Reduce unauthorized access attempts by 50% through enhanced account lockout mechanisms
Increase employee awareness and adherence to security protocols through regular training sessions
Conduct bi-weekly security training sessions for all employees
Offer incentives or rewards for employees who consistently demonstrate adherence to security protocols
Provide employees with updated written materials outlining security protocols
Utilize interactive training methods, such as quizzes or simulations, to engage employees
Improve OTP delivery and verification mechanisms to ensure prompt and secure delivery
Implement multi-factor authentication for all critical systems and user accounts
Select and implement a reliable and user-friendly multi-factor authentication solution
Regularly monitor and review multi-factor authentication logs and make necessary enhancements
Notify all users of the upcoming implementation and provide necessary training and guidelines
Conduct a thorough inventory of all critical systems and user accounts

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15. OKRs to improve Security Operation Centre Incident Response

Improve Security Operation Centre Incident Response
Reduce average incident response time by 15%
Deploy automated incident detection and response tools
Train team on efficient incident management practices
Regularly conduct response time drills
Increase team's cyber security certification levels by 30%
Plan and allocate budget for necessary certification exams and trainings
Identify current cybersecurity certification levels of all team members
Enroll team in targeted cybersecurity training programs
Implement new incident tracking software with 100% team adoption
Train team on new software usage
Evaluate and select suitable incident tracking software
Monitor and ensure full team adoption

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Security Training 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 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'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 Training OKRs in a strategy map

The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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.

Tability'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 Training 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.

To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
Blog posts: ODT Blog
Success metrics: KPIs examples

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