Everyone wants a secure network, but how do you prove it?
This week on Feds At The Edge, we speak with cybersecurity experts to discuss how to establish meaningful cybersecurity metrics to document that security.
LtCol Natalie Lamb, Cybersecurity Division OIC, Cyberspace Operations Group in the USMC, and Brian "Stretch" Meyer, Sr. Director of Engineering at Axonius Federal, breaks down three essential areas for leaders to focus on:
1. Aligning Investments - With limited time and funding, agencies must prioritize cybersecurity efforts that support their mission.
2. Knowing Your Network - From cloud sprawl to remote devices, your attack surface is growing. Understanding what you own and protect is the foundation of effective security.
3. Setting Priorities - “Ya can’t measure what you can’t see.” Prioritize detection to make your metrics meaningful. We dive into two key performance indicators:
· MTTD (Mean Time to Detect) – How quickly do you identify a threat?
· MTTR (Mean Time to Remediate) – Once you detect it, how fast can you fix it?
Tune in on your favorite podcast platform today to learn why aligning your security metrics with mission outcomes isn’t just good practice, it’s essential for long-term resilience.