darkreading.com·Apr 7, 2026
A panel of C-suite leaders explores the challenges in measuring cybersecurity success and the reasons behind the lack of improvement in outcomes.
The panel highlights that while traditional metrics in cybersecurity, such as the number of threats blocked or time to incident response, are important, they don't necessarily equate to improved results or reduced risk. For a CISO, the actionable takeaway is to focus on aligning cybersecurity metrics with business objectives and risk reduction strategies, ensuring that security efforts are effectively contributing to overall organizational resilience and not just operational efficiency.