The Cyber Incident Response KPI Dashboard in Excel is an essential tool for organizations seeking to improve their cybersecurity efforts. This comprehensive, ready-to-use template consolidates all critical metrics, allowing security teams to track, measure, and improve their incident response capabilities. With this dashboard, teams can assess their performance in real-time, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to strengthen their security posture.
Key Features of the Cyber Incident Response KPI Dashboard in Excel
Home Sheet:
Acts as the central index, providing six buttons that direct you to different sections of the dashboard.
Easy navigation for accessing specific data and insights.
Dashboard Sheet Tab:
Displays real-time KPI data with options to select the month (using a dropdown in Range D3).
Includes MTD and YTD data, along with comparisons to previous years (using conditional formatting with arrows for quick visual analysis).
KPI Trend Sheet Tab:
Allows you to select a specific KPI and view its group, unit, type (whether “Lower the Better” or “Upper the Better”), formula, and definition.
Provides in-depth information about each KPI to help make informed decisions.
Actual Numbers Sheet Tab:
Input your YTD and MTD data for any given month.
Flexible month updates in Range E1 to reflect accurate performance for the right time period.
Target Sheet Tab:
Track and input monthly and yearly target values for each KPI.
Align team objectives with security goals and monitor progress in real-time.
Previous Year Data Sheet Tab:
Compare current year data with previous year data to track improvements or setbacks in cyber incident response.
KPI Definition Sheet Tab:
Provides clear definitions for each KPI, helping teams understand what is being measured and why it matters.
