CompTIA Security+ Exam Notes

CompTIA Security+ Exam Notes
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Mean Time to Remediate

 MTTR (Mean Time to Remediate)

Mean time to remediate (MTTR) is a key performance indicator (KPI) that measures how long it takes to fix a failed component or security vulnerability:

Definition

MTTR is the average time it takes to resolve a security vulnerability after it's been discovered. It's calculated by dividing the total time from detection to remediation by the number of incidents.

Importance

MTTR is crucial because it helps reduce the time systems are exposed to risk, which can lead to follow-on attacks and additional incidents. It also helps minimize potential damage and enhance customer trust.

Calculation

MTTR can be calculated on a case-by-case basis or on a macro level. It only includes closed vulnerabilities and doesn't include false positives or open vulnerabilities.

Security tools

Security tools like JFrog x-ray, Aquasec, PrismaCloud, Blackduck, Coverity, Synk, Veracode, Fortify, and Checkmarx can help identify vulnerabilities and classify their risk exposure.

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