8 OKR examples for Authentication

What are Authentication OKRs?

The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.

Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.

We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Authentication to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read more about the OKR meaning online.

Best practices for managing your Authentication OKRs

Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇

Tip #1: Limit the number of key results

Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your OKRs.

We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.

Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

Tip #2: Commit to the weekly check-ins

Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row

Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples below). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.

As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.

Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.

Building your own Authentication OKRs with AI

While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.

Use our free OKRs generator
Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives
including a GPT-4 powered goal generator

Best way to track your Authentication OKRs

OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
It will highlight poorly set OKRs
It will surface execution risks
It improves transparency and accountability

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.

Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

Authentication OKRs templates

We've covered most of the things that you need to know about setting good OKRs and tracking them effectively. It's now time to give you a series of templates that you can use for inspiration!

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Authentication. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to enhance MFA capabilities and user access review process

Enhance MFA capabilities and user access review process
Conduct user access reviews for 100% of active accounts
Resolve any inappropriate access findings
Identify all active accounts in the system
Review access privileges for each account
Implement an advanced MFA system with at least 95% successful user authentication rate
Monitor and improve authentication success rate post-implementation
Identify a reliable advanced MFA system to install
Plan and execute staff training on the MFA system
Train all employees on new MFA capabilities and access review processes to boost compliance by 90%
Plan a comprehensive training on new MFA capabilities for all employees
Monitor and track compliance rates, aiming to achieve a 90% increase
Conduct the training, focusing on access review processes

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OKRs to improve Identity Access Management for large scale clients

Improve Identity Access Management for large scale clients
Reduce access credential errors by 20%
Introduce regular password update reminders for employees
Implement a comprehensive access credential training program
Upgrade access security software to reduce login errors
Implement two-factor authentication for 90% of big customers
Deploy system to selected clients
Develop and test two-factor authentication system
Identify 90% of biggest clients requiring two-factor authentication
Increase security incident response speed by 30%
Train staff in faster threat identification procedures
Implement automated threat detection and response tools
Streamline incident reporting and escalation processes

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OKRs to enhance Product's Cybersecurity

Enhance Product's Cybersecurity
Implement two additional layers of authentication for user access to sensitive data
Reduce the average response time for resolving cybersecurity incidents by 20%
Implement real-time threat monitoring and detection systems to identify and respond to incidents promptly
Conduct regular cybersecurity training and awareness programs to improve incident response capabilities
Enhance collaboration and communication between cybersecurity teams to streamline incident resolution processes
Develop and implement standardized incident response procedures for efficient and effective resolution
Conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and address identified issues within two weeks
Increase cybersecurity training completion rate to 90% for all employees
Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to identify and address any barriers to training completion
Implement a regular reminder system to notify employees about pending training and deadlines
Develop engaging online cybersecurity training modules with interactive exercises and gamification elements
Provide incentives and rewards for employees who complete cybersecurity training on time

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OKRs to enhance security measures to mitigate OTP attacks

Enhance security measures to mitigate OTP attacks
Reduce unauthorized access attempts by 50% through enhanced account lockout mechanisms
Increase employee awareness and adherence to security protocols through regular training sessions
Conduct bi-weekly security training sessions for all employees
Offer incentives or rewards for employees who consistently demonstrate adherence to security protocols
Provide employees with updated written materials outlining security protocols
Utilize interactive training methods, such as quizzes or simulations, to engage employees
Improve OTP delivery and verification mechanisms to ensure prompt and secure delivery
Implement multi-factor authentication for all critical systems and user accounts
Select and implement a reliable and user-friendly multi-factor authentication solution
Regularly monitor and review multi-factor authentication logs and make necessary enhancements
Notify all users of the upcoming implementation and provide necessary training and guidelines
Conduct a thorough inventory of all critical systems and user accounts

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OKRs to strengthen the company's network security defenses

Strengthen the company's network security defenses
Train 90% of employees on new network security protocols within the next quarter
Assess current understanding of network security protocols among employees
Implement training, ensuring participation of at least 90% of employees
Develop comprehensive training program on new security protocols
Implement two-factor authentication for all user accounts by the end of next quarter
Purchase and set up chosen authentication system
Train users on new authentication system
Research best two-factor authentication systems for our needs
Reduce the number of detected security breaches by 80% compared to last quarter
Implement an updated, top-quality cybersecurity system
Provide comprehensive cybersecurity training for all staff
Conduct regular, intensive IT security audits

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OKRs to enhance the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure

Enhance the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure
Implement multi-factor authentication for all internal systems by the end of Q2
Implement selected multi-factor authentication solution
Assess current authentication methods across all systems
Identify suitable multi-factor authentication solutions
Conduct cybersecurity training programs for 90% of employees
Identify the key cybersecurity principles for training content
Organize training schedules for employees
Evaluate post-training comprehension and application
Carry out system vulnerability assessment every week to spot and fix any gaps
Implement necessary fixes to detected vulnerabilities immediately
Analyze assessment results to identify security gaps
Schedule weekly system vulnerability assessments

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OKRs to improve the effectiveness and security of Identity Access Management (IAM) initiatives

Improve the effectiveness and security of Identity Access Management (IAM) initiatives
Reduce IAM-related security incidents by 20%
Implement multi-factor authentication for IAM systems
Update and enforce strict password policies
Conduct regular IAM security training sessions
Implement two-factor authentication for all employee IAM accounts
Purchase and install selected two-factor authentication software
Train employees on how to use the new authentication process
Research suitable two-factor authentication software for IAM accounts
Increase IAM user compliance rate by 30%
Implement stricter IAM user permission policies
Provide regular IAM user compliance training
Regularly audit and correct non-compliant IAM users

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OKRs to enhance security posture and governance as CISO Manager

Enhance security posture and governance as CISO Manager
Reduce the number of security incidents by 20%
Enhance employee training on cybersecurity practices
Increase monitoring and intrusion detection efforts
Implement routine system updates and security patches
Conduct quarterly cybersecurity training for all employees
Schedule and announce training sessions to all employees
Identify relevant cybersecurity topics for training modules
Develop comprehensive yet straightforward training materials
Implement multi-factor authentication for 90% of systems
Identify which systems currently lack multi-factor authentication
Monitor and report regularly on progress until 90% completion
Instigate the addition of multi-factor authentication to necessary systems

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More Authentication OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.

To learn: Complete 2024 OKR cheat sheet
Blog posts: ODT Blog
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