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ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity 2026 outline · Domain 2: Security governance

Measuring the program: metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), dashboards and reports

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Leaders cannot manage what they cannot see. A security program needs measurements to show whether controls are working, where risk is growing and whether investments are paying off. The CC exam expects you to understand the main kinds of measurement and how they are communicated.

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