Chapter 13

Continuous monitoring through security automation

Abstract

This chapter focuses on security automation standards, reference architectures, and tools and techniques to assist with addressing the FedRAMP operational visibility and other Continuous Monitoring requirements.

Keywords

FedRAMP; CM requirements; security automation; CM reference architecture; CM solutions; continuous monitoring; security

Information in this chapter:

• Introduction

• CM Reference Architectures

• Security Automation Standards and Specifications

• Operational Visibility and Continuous Monitoring

Introduction

Security automation is an essential part of an information security program, enabling organizations to achieve more efficiency in monitoring activities. Not all continuous ...

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