# Metrics Matrix™

The Metrics Matrix™ page is a compact layout designed to present the entire security metrics program at a glance.

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### Action Dots

The Metrics Matrix uses action dots in multiple sections of the page. Action dots are red "dots" that signal attention. These dots help guide the user's attention to areas that may need their attention, reducing cognitive load.&#x20;

Whenever you see an action dot on the Metrics Matrix, that means that the latest measurement for a metric (actual) does not meet or exceed the set target. Action dots take into consideration if a metric should be higher or lower than the target.&#x20;

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### Components

The Metrics Matrix Page has 4 main components: Metric Type Table, Metric Group Table, Metrics Matrix, and Group by dropdown.&#x20;

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### Metrics Matrix

The Metrics Matrix lists all active metrics. Metrics that are not set as active are not shown. The following fields are provided: Metric ID, Metric, Actual, Target, Delta, Owner, and Last Measured.&#x20;

Metrics are grouped based on the Group-by Dropdown. You can expand and collapse groups by clicking on the icon next to the grouping.&#x20;

Hovering over a metric will show the latest notes provided.&#x20;

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### Metric Type Table

The metric type table lists the four types of metrics (Implementation, Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Impact) and the number of metrics in those categories.&#x20;

You can click on a metric type to filter the Metrics Matrix by that type. Action dots denote metric types that have at least one metric that does not meet or exceed the target.&#x20;

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### Metric Group Table

The metric group table lists the group names and number of metrics in those groups. A metric can only be assigned to one group. You can create any grouping you want by setting the group for a metric in the Excel Template.&#x20;

You can click on a metric group to filter the Metrics Matrix by that group. Action dots denote metric groups that have at least one metric that does not meet or exceed the target.&#x20;

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### Group-by Dropdown

The group-by dropdown allows you to change the grouping of metrics in the Metrics Matrix. You can select to group metrics by group, type, or owner.&#x20;

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