Cloud Security Posture Score
Measurement of security configuration and compliance across cloud environments.
Current Value
89%
+7% from previous period
Industry average: 81%
Calculation Method
% of cloud resources adhering to security configuration policies
Significance
This KPI measures how well your cloud infrastructure adheres to security best practices and compliance requirements, reducing the risk of misconfigurations and unauthorized access.
Definition
Cloud Security Posture Score measures the degree to which your cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) meet security requirements and best practices through proper configuration and security controls.
Significance
Cloud misconfiguration is one of the leading causes of cloud security incidents. This metric helps identify security gaps in cloud deployments that could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or service disruptions.
A higher cloud security posture score indicates better adherence to security standards and reduced risk of cloud-specific vulnerabilities being exploited.
Calculation Method
Primary Calculation:
% of cloud resources adhering to security configuration policies = (Compliant resources / Total resources) × 100%
Supporting Metrics:
- Number of cloud misconfigurations by severity
- % of cloud services with proper IAM controls
- Mean time to remediate cloud misconfigurations
- Cloud security coverage (% of cloud accounts/subscriptions monitored)
Benchmark
Industry average: 81% configuration compliance
Best practice target: >95% configuration compliance; Zero high-risk misconfigurations