Atmosera believes in a multi-layered approach to security measurement, combining technical metrics, compliance adherence, and a focus on the return on security investment (ROSI). Here's how we ensure tangible results:
- Technical Metrics:
- Vulnerability Scores: Regular scanning and tracking of improvement in risk scores (e.g., Microsoft Secure Score).
- Incident Metrics: Detailed analysis of mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR) to measure security team effectiveness.
- Configuration Benchmarks: Adherence to CIS Benchmarks, Azure Security Benchmarks, and industry-specific best practices.
- Compliance Rigor:
- Zero-Exception Audits: Aiming for audit readiness with no remediation or exceptions required.
- Automated Compliance Monitoring: Continuous checks and alerts for deviations from HIPAA, NIST, PCI DSS, or other relevant standards.
- Documentation & Audit Support: Thorough documentation of security configurations and practices to simplify audit processes.
- Measuring Return on Security Investment (ROSI):
- Downtime Prevention: Quantifying the costs of potential outages avoided due to strong security.
- Avoided Fines: Tracking the value of meeting compliance standards and preventing regulatory penalties.
- Security vs. Productivity: Balancing security measures against user experience and operational efficiency.
- Brand Reputation: Recognizing the less quantifiable, but critical, value of protecting your brand image by preventing a damaging breach.
Atmosera's Collaborative Approach:
We work closely with your team to define the most relevant metrics based on your specific business goals, risk tolerance, and compliance requirements. Regular reporting provides transparency into security posture progress and facilitates strategic decision-making.
Key Elements of our approach to facilitate ROI understanding:
- Baselining: Establish initial measurements to track improvement.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage data insights to adjust security investments and improve ROI.
- Focus on Continuous Improvement: View security as an evolving journey, not a checklist, driving a more resilient organization.