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A Key Risk Indicator KRI is a measurable metric giving early warning of rising risk exposure so organizations can act before incidents occur.
Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Definition: A Key Risk Indicator KRI is a measurable metric giving early warning of rising risk exposure so organizations can act before incidents occur.
A Key Risk Indicator KRI is a measurable metric used to provide early warning of increasing risk exposure across an organization's processes, systems, or controls. Unlike key performance indicators that measure achievement, KRIs are forward-looking signals, such as the number of overdue patches or failed login attempts, that help governance and risk teams anticipate emerging threats before they materialize into incidents. Effective KRIs are tied to defined thresholds that trigger escalation and management action when breached.
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