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MTTD
Abbreviation for Mean Time to Detect
In short and in plain language
The MTTD is the time it takes, on average, to spot a fault.
It can also be a problem with security.
The shorter the time is, the sooner a firm can act.
Watching the system and alarms can change this figure.
Definition
The MTTD is the average time until a fault or security incident is noticed. The shorter it is, the sooner a business can react. Monitoring and alerting influence this metric.