4 OKR examples for Iso 27001

What are Iso 27001 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 Iso 27001 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 Iso 27001 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

The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the 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

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

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 Iso 27001 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 Iso 27001 OKRs

The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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

We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.

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.

Iso 27001 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!

We've added many examples of Iso 27001 Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to obtain ISO 27001 certification

Achieve ISO 27001 certification
Address all identified non-conformities and implement corrective actions promptly
Monitor the progress of implemented corrective actions and report any deviations promptly
Develop a corrective action plan outlining steps to resolve each non-conformity
Review and document all identified non-conformities from the assessment
Assign responsible individuals to execute the corrective actions within specified timelines
Pass the external audit with no major findings and obtain ISO 27001 certification
Conduct regular internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001 requirements
Work closely with external auditors to address any findings and promptly resolve them
Implement necessary security controls and procedures to address identified gaps
Review existing security controls and identify gaps or areas for improvement
Conduct a successful internal audit to ensure compliance with ISO 27001 requirements
Develop and implement corrective actions for identified non-compliance issues
Conduct interviews and surveys to gather feedback from employees on compliance practices
Assess and document the effectiveness of existing security controls
Review and update company policies to align with ISO 27001 requirements
Implement necessary security controls to comply with ISO 27001 standards

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OKRs to attain ISO 27001 certification

Achieve ISO 27001 certification
Implement necessary controls and measures to address identified risks and improve information security
Regularly monitor and test the effectiveness of implemented controls and measures
Establish strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to protect sensitive information
Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats
Develop and implement security policies and procedures based on the identified risks
Train all employees on information security policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Develop a comprehensive training program on information security policies and procedures
Conduct mandatory training sessions for all employees on information security policies and procedures
Provide all employees with updated written materials outlining information security policies and procedures
Regularly assess and evaluate employees' understanding of information security policies and procedures
Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify gaps in information security practices
Develop action plans to address and close the identified gaps in information security practices
Identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the existing information security infrastructure
Review current information security practices and policies
Assess the potential impact of identified risks on the organization's information and data
Successfully pass the ISO 27001 certification audit conducted by an accredited external body
Address any identified gaps or weaknesses in the information security controls
Prepare and organize all required documentation and evidence for the audit process
Implement necessary improvements to align with ISO 27001 requirements and best practices
Conduct a thorough internal review of all information security controls and processes

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OKRs to achieve ISO 27001 certification with an action plan

Achieve ISO 27001 certification with an action plan
Develop and implement necessary policies and procedures to align with ISO 27001 standards
Develop new policies and procedures to meet ISO 27001 standards
Communicate and train employees on the new policies and procedures
Conduct a gap analysis to identify policy and procedure gaps
Regularly review and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 27001
Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to identify all compliance requirements
Successfully pass the external ISO 27001 certification audit conducted by a certified auditor
Update and document all necessary processes and procedures in accordance with ISO 27001
Conduct a comprehensive review of the ISO 27001 standard requirements and guidelines
Implement a risk management framework aligned with the ISO 27001 requirements
Train employees on ISO 27001 procedures and their roles in maintaining compliance
Train all employees on information security awareness and best practices

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OKRs to enhance cybersecurity maturity in the organization

Enhance cybersecurity maturity in the organization
Implement a cybersecurity awareness training program for 85% of the staff
Schedule training sessions with 85% of staff
Track and report staff training completion
Identify suitable cybersecurity training program for staff
Reduce the number of security incidents by 30%
Implement regular, mandatory cybersecurity training sessions
Update all systems and applications routinely
Enable stringent password protocols
Achieve ISO 27001 cybersecurity certification
Prepare and pass the ISO 27001 audit
Implement necessary controls and security measures
Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of your information security system

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More Iso 27001 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
Success metrics: KPIs examples