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Glossary Term Mean Time to Respond

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What is Mean Time to Respond?

Mean Time to Respond MTTR measures average time from threat detection to containment, gauging incident response speed in a SOC.

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Understanding Mean Time to Respond

Mean Time to Respond MTTR is a security operations metric measuring the average time from when a threat is detected to when it is contained, remediated, or fully resolved. It reflects the efficiency of incident response processes, automation, and analyst workflows within a security operations center. Lowering MTTR reduces attacker dwell time and limits the impact of a confirmed incident.

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