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MTTD

Mean Time to Detect

Definition

Mean Time to Detect is a key SOC performance metric that measures the average time elapsed between the onset of a security threat or incident and when the security team first identifies it.

Related terms

MTTR Mean Time to Respond SOC Security Operations Center SIEM Security Information and Event Management
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