Detective controls are essential for a solid security posture.
Since March 2020, traditional work settings have been uprooted. Public sector agencies and other organizations have had to shift their efforts to support their people and technology in remote work environments. This shift has also prompted IT leaders to take another look at their cybersecurity plans.
Supporting a remote workforce means IT teams have to manage different risks, including insecure home Wi-Fi networks, unencrypted file sharing, and weak passwords – and it might seem like they’re working twice as hard to protect their networks.
No two cybersecurity programs look exactly the same, but one thing’s for sure: Detective controls are a key component in building cyber resilience.
Detective controls help increase visibility of malicious activity and potential breaches into IT infrastructure, alerting the correct team members so that they can quickly respond in the event of an attack. Such controls also help improve the quality of response that follows a security event.