Monitoring activities
Networks, systems and applications should be monitored for anomalous behavior and appropriate actions should be taken to evaluate potential information security incidents.
Purpose
To detect anomalous behavior and potential security incidents.
Implementation Guidance
Implement security monitoring tools (SIEM/SOC)
Define monitoring rules and alerts
Monitor for indicators of compromise
Investigate security alerts promptly
Tune monitoring systems to reduce false positives
Recommended Tools
Wazuh
Open-source SIEM and XDR platform. Best free option for comprehensive security monitoring.
Datadog
Comprehensive monitoring and security platform. Great for teams that need unified observability.
AWS GuardDuty
Managed threat detection service for AWS. Automatically monitors for malicious activity.
BetterStack
Modern uptime monitoring and incident management. Great UX and affordable pricing for startups.
ISO 27001 Services from the Directory
These providers can help you implement A.8.16 and achieve ISO 27001 certification.
360 Advanced
US CPA and compliance assessment firm for SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, HIPAA, and PCI with hands-on mid-market delivery.
6clicks
Cyber GRC platform with a strong US presence for risk, compliance, and third-party assessments.
A-LIGN
High-volume multi-framework audit firm for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC, and PCI, with dual ANAB/UKAS ISO pathways.
AdaptiveGRC
Polish GRC software platform for integrated risk, compliance, audit, and information security management including ISO 27001 programs.
Advisera
Provider of ISO 27001 documentation, training, and consultancy services to help businesses achieve compliance.
AENOR
Leading Spanish certification body for ISO 27001, ENS (Spanish National Security Scheme), and multi-standard management systems.
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