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Uploaded on Jan 23, 2026
In 2026, cybersecurity maturity isn’t defined by how many tools you deploy, but by how well you measure real risk and act on it. Metrics leaders should track include detection and response indicators such as mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR). Prevention effectiveness also matters, especially patching timelines and vulnerability closure rates. Identity and access risk is another critical area, including privileged access coverage and the misuse of elevated accounts. Human risk should not be ignored, with metrics around phishing exposure and potential insider threat indicators. Visibility enables accountability, and accountability is what ultimately reduces risk. Save this for your next leadership or security review.
Cybersecurity Metrics Leaders Need to Track in 2026
CYBERSECURITY
METRICS EVERY LEADER
HEEDS TO TRACK IH 2026
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Cyber Risk KPIs (Detection &
Response)
Detection & Response Metrics
Mean Time to Detect
(MTTD) Mean Time to
Respond (MTTR) Incident
Recurrence Rate
Speed matters during
incidents.
Cyber Risk KPIs (Prevention)
Prevention Metrics
Critical Vulnerabilities
Overdue Patch Compliance
Rate Endpoint Protection
Coverage
Prevention reduces cost and
impact.
Cyber Risk KPIs (Human & Access
Risk)
Human & Access Risk
O Phishing Click-Through
Rate O Privileged Account
Coverage
0 Third-Party Risk Score
People are often the
weakest link.
Insider Threat Awareness
Insider Threat Warning Signs
O Sudden data downloads
0 Access outside work hours
0 Process bypassing
0 Unauthorized data access
Insiders can be intentional or
accidental.
Leadership Takeaway
Cybersecurity is
continuous Metrics drive
better decisions Visibility
reduces risk
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