Phishing detection rate is the proportion of phishing attempts successfully detected by a security defense. It indicates how effectively email filters and user training identify phishing threats. section 11.2 section 2.2.3
Use the metric to monitor defensive performance, compare results over time, and support continuous improvement. A higher rate suggests that more phishing attempts are being identified before they cause harm, but the figure should be interpreted alongside attack volume and response measures. section 11.2 section 2.2.3
Security analyst dashboard
A security analyst dashboard reports a phishing detection rate of 92% and identifies phishing as the top attack vector with 25 incidents. The rate provides a concise view of detection effectiveness, while the incident count adds operational context. section 2.2.3
Table 2.4 Security analyst dashboard example values
| Metric |
Value |
| High severity alerts |
15 |
| Medium severity alerts |
30 |
| Low severity alerts |
50 |
| Top attack vector (phishing) |
25 incidents |
| Phishing detection rate |
92% |
| Critical vulnerabilities |
10 |
| High vulnerabilities |
25 |
| Medium vulnerabilities |
40 |
| Low vulnerabilities |
70 |
| Average incident response time |
3 hours |
Use the dashboard table to compare phishing detection with alert severity, vulnerability counts, and incident response time. section 2.2.3
