Security Metrics and KPI Tracker Template: Free Excel Download

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Key takeaways

• Security metrics prove your program is operating, not just documented on paper.
• This workbook tracks 10 KPIs across 12 months with RAG (Red/Amber/Green) status and dedicated detail tabs.
• Includes MFA coverage, patch SLA, vulnerability aging, MTTD, MTTR, and evidence freshness.
• SecureSlate automates metric collection and evidence refresh alerts.

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Overview

Boards and auditors increasingly ask for numbers: MFA adoption, patch compliance, open critical vulns, and whether evidence is current. A monthly KPI tracker gives security leaders a single view without building dashboards from scratch.

What makes it useful

• Monthly dashboard: 12-month view of 10 core security KPIs with targets and RAG status.
• Patch SLA tracker: Per-CVE rows with severity, SLA deadline, patched date, and SLA Met flag.
• MFA coverage: Per-system user counts with auto-calculated coverage percentage.
• Vuln aging: Days open with SLA breach flags for overdue findings.
• Evidence freshness: Days until due with Overdue alerts for audit evidence.

Download the template

• Download: Security Metrics and KPI Tracker (XLSX)

Update the dashboard on the first business day of each month. Present to leadership quarterly.

Tab-by-tab walkthrough

Overview and Version & Approval

Document owner and review cadence. Set annual KPI targets on the dashboard before January.

Monthly Dashboard

Ten metrics across Jan to Dec: MFA Coverage %, Patch SLA Compliance %, Open Critical Vulns, MTTD (hours), MTTR (hours), Training Completion %, Vendor Reviews Completed, Access Reviews On Time %, Evidence Freshness %, and Incident Count. RAG thresholds are pre-set; adjust targets to your program.

Patch SLA Tracker

Log each CVE: system, severity, CVSS, discovered date, SLA deadline, patched date, and SLA Met (Yes/No). Critical patches typically target 7 days.

MFA Coverage

Per application: total users, MFA enabled, MFA disabled, coverage %, and target (usually 100%). Flag exceptions with notes.

Vuln Aging

Open findings with days open and SLA Breach flag. Link remediation plans to tickets.

Evidence Freshness

Per control evidence item: owner, last updated, next due, days until due, and status (Current or Overdue). Prevents audit surprises from stale screenshots.

How to use it as audit evidence

Metric	Why auditors care	Template tab
MFA coverage	Access control effectiveness	MFA Coverage
Patch SLA	Vulnerability management	Patch SLA Tracker
Vuln aging	Risk remediation speed	Vuln Aging
Evidence freshness	Continuous control operation	Evidence Freshness

Export monthly snapshots for your audit evidence folder.

Common mistakes

• Metrics collected once for the audit, then abandoned
• Targets set without baseline data from the first month
• MFA coverage counted without excluding service accounts properly
• Evidence freshness tracker not linked to actual evidence locations

How SecureSlate helps

SecureSlate automates security metrics, evidence collection, and freshness alerts so your KPI dashboard reflects live program health.

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FAQ

How many KPIs should a SaaS startup track?
Start with 5 to 10. This template includes the most common set auditors and boards ask about.

How often should we update metrics?
Monthly for operational KPIs. Evidence freshness should be checked weekly during audit periods.

Can this replace a SIEM dashboard?
No. It complements automated tooling with a leadership-friendly summary and audit trail.

Disclaimer (legal note)

This article is for general information only and is not legal, regulatory, or professional advice. Requirements vary by framework, industry, and jurisdiction. Consult qualified advisors for your specific obligations.