14 Cybersecurity Metrics + KPIs You Must Track in 2024 | UpGuard

## Executive Summary This article explains why cybersecurity metrics are essential and outlines how to categorize, select, and present operational, strategic, compliance, and vendor-risk KPIs and KRIs; it includes definitions (metrics vs. KPIs vs. KRIs), recommended measurements (MTTD, MTTR, MTTC, Patch Latency, Quantified Risk Exposure, vendor security ratings), dashboard design steps, automation guidance, and practical use cases for justifying investment, improving incident response, and demonstrating compliance.