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MTTR

Mean Time to Respond

Definition

Mean Time to Respond is a key SOC performance metric that measures the average time from when a security threat is detected to when containment or remediation actions are initiated.

Related terms

MTTD Mean Time to Detect SOC Security Operations Center IR Incident Response SOAR Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response
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