Vulnerability Management Efficiency
Effectiveness of the vulnerability identification and remediation process.
Current Value
84%
+6% from previous period
Industry average: 78%
Calculation Method
Remediation rate = (Number of vulnerabilities remediated / Total vulnerabilities identified) × 100%
Significance
This KPI measures how effectively your organization identifies and remediates security vulnerabilities. A higher percentage indicates a more mature vulnerability management program.
Definition
Vulnerability Management Efficiency measures how effectively your organization identifies and remediates security vulnerabilities across your technology ecosystem.
Significance
Efficient vulnerability management directly correlates with reduced security risk. The faster critical vulnerabilities are remediated, the smaller the window of opportunity for attackers.
This metric helps security teams track their vulnerability backlog, prioritization effectiveness, and overall remediation speed across different systems and environments.
Calculation Method
Primary Calculation:
Remediation rate = (Number of vulnerabilities remediated / Total vulnerabilities identified) × 100%
Supporting Metrics:
- Average age of open vulnerabilities (days)
- Vulnerability density = Number of vulnerabilities / Number of assets
- SLA compliance rate for critical/high vulnerabilities
Benchmark
Industry average: 78% overall remediation rate
Best-in-class organizations achieve >90% remediation rate for critical/high vulnerabilities within SLA