Section 23.226 Single Pane of Glass Flashcards

Objective 4.4 Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools

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Single Pane of Glass (SPOG)

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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

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Benefits of SPOG

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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

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Implementation of SPOG: Can be implemented as software or hardware

Defining Requirements

Mostly software solutions

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○ 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)

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Implementation of SPOG

Identifying and Integrating Data Sources

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○ 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

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Implementation of SPOG

Customising the Interface

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○ Design a user-friendly interface

○ Configure panels and views for displaying data and information

○ Create an organised layout for navigation

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Implementation of SPOG

Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Documentation

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○ Document procedures for using the SPOG

○ Ensure security teams understand how to use the solution

○ Promote consistency and repeatability in security operations
management

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Implementation of SPOG

Continuous Monitoring and Maintenance

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○ Regularly review collected data and make necessary adjustments

○ Ensure the SPOG is properly configured and secured

○ Protect against unauthorised access

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