Ensuring repeatability is important when selecting an information security metric, but it is not the most important factor. Repeatable metrics provide consistent and reliable data, which is crucial for tracking progress over time and making comparisons. However, repeatability alone is not enough to ensure that the metric is useful and meaningful. Aligning the metric to the IT strategy and ensuring that it supports the overall objectives of the organization is more critical, as this will ensure that the metric provides relevant and valuable information that can be used to drive meaningful improvements in information security.