Section 23.226 Single Pane of Glass Flashcards
Objective 4.4 Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools
Single Pane of Glass (SPOG)
Central point of access for security teams
■ Provides access to information, tools, and systems for monitoring, managing, and securing an organization’s IT environment
■ Offers a unified view of the security posture and facilitates informed
decision-making:
● Can quickly and easily access critical information, aiding informed
decision-making
Benefits of SPOG
Simplifies security operations management, offering a unified view in detecting and responding to threats
■ Security teams can monitor the environment for suspicious signs like unusual traffic or failed logins
■ Security teams can track the progress of incident response, ensuring that all required steps are taken to resolve an incident
■ A SPOG can improve the efficiency of a security operation center by automating repetitive tasks
■ Improves collaboration and communication within security teams
■ Aids compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements by generating necessary documentation
Implementation of SPOG: Can be implemented as software or hardware
Defining Requirements
Mostly software solutions
○ Identify the information, tools, and systems required for effective
security management
○ Specify data types (logs, alerts, reports) and integrate necessary
tools (intrusion detection, incident response)
Implementation of SPOG
Identifying and Integrating Data Sources
○ Identify data sources (log servers, intrusion detection systems)
that need integration
○ Use APIs, webhooks, plugins, or connectors to collect and analyze
data from various sources
○ Consider data formats, locations, and integration methods
Implementation of SPOG
Customising the Interface
○ Design a user-friendly interface
○ Configure panels and views for displaying data and information
○ Create an organised layout for navigation
Implementation of SPOG
Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Documentation
○ Document procedures for using the SPOG
○ Ensure security teams understand how to use the solution
○ Promote consistency and repeatability in security operations
management
Implementation of SPOG
Continuous Monitoring and Maintenance
○ Regularly review collected data and make necessary adjustments
○ Ensure the SPOG is properly configured and secured
○ Protect against unauthorised access