Building an effective alerting strategy

Building an effective alerting strategy is essential for maintaining robust security in a cloud environment as part of the effective implementation of CSPM. One crucial aspect of this strategy is setting clear security objectives and risk thresholds. Let’s delve into what this means and why it matters.

Setting clear security objectives and risk thresholds

Security objectives are specific, measurable goals that an organization sets to achieve its desired level of security. These objectives should align with the organization’s overall security strategy and compliance requirements. Clear security objectives provide a roadmap for what an organization aims to achieve in terms of security. They help define the scope and purpose of security monitoring and alerting. Without well-defined objectives, it is challenging to determine which security events or incidents should trigger alerts.

Example: Security objectives could include...