CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
A security metrics program should include key performance indicators (KPIs) for board reporting. Which metric is most appropriate for executive oversight?
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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Mean time to detect (MTTD) incidents
Mean time to detect is a high-level metric that reflects security effectiveness.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Number of firewall rules configured
Why it's wrong here
Too granular for board reporting.
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Daily log volume
Why it's wrong here
Operational metric, not suitable for board.
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Patch management tool version
Why it's wrong here
Too technical for board.
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Mean time to detect (MTTD) incidents
Why this is correct
MTTD is a strategic metric for board visibility.
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