CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
A security manager is developing a set of objectives and key results (OKRs) for the security program. Which THREE would be considered effective security OKRs?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Objective: Enhance incident response. Key Result: Achieve 100% of incidents logged within 1 hour of detection.
OKRs should be measurable and tied to security outcomes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Objective: Implement a new SIEM. Key Result: Deploy SIEM by Q3.
Why it's wrong here
Project completion, not an outcome.
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Objective: Enhance incident response. Key Result: Achieve 100% of incidents logged within 1 hour of detection.
Why this is correct
Measurable and outcome-focused.
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Objective: Improve vulnerability management. Key Result: Reduce mean time to remediate critical vulnerabilities from 30 to 7 days.
Why this is correct
This is specific, measurable, and time-bound.
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Objective: Increase security awareness. Key Result: Conduct quarterly phishing simulations.
Why it's wrong here
Activity-based, not outcome-based.
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Objective: Reduce risk from third parties. Key Result: Complete risk assessments for 100% of high-tier vendors by year-end.
Why this is correct
Specific, measurable, and outcome-oriented.
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