Application security
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
Detect Unauthorized Changes with File Integrity Monitoring!
What Is File Integrity Monitoring?
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) is an internal control process that ensures the integrity of operating system and application software files. It involves comparing the current state of files with a known, trusted baseline to detect any unauthorized changes or tampering.
In the complex landscape of IT infrastructure, numerous changes occur regularly, making it crucial to identify the few that impact file or configuration integrity. These changes can pose risks to security and may serve as early indicators of a potential breach.
File integrity monitoring tracks various attributes of files and configurations, including cryptographic checksums, to detect unexpected alterations.
By implementing file integrity monitoring, organizations can ensure the ongoing integrity and security of their critical files and configurations, mitigating risks and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Achieve Compliance Excellence With File Integrity Monitoring
File integrity monitoring is essential for meeting compliance objectives across various industries. Several examples of compliance objectives with the requirement for file integrity monitoring include:
- PCI-DSS - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (Requirement 11.5)
- SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404)
- NERC SIP - Nerc Standard SIP (System Security R15-R19)
- FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act (NIST SP800-53 Rev3)
- HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (NIST Publication 800-66)
- SANS Critical Security Controls (Control 3)
Unleash the Power of File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
- Real-Time Detection: Instantly identify and report malicious and unauthorized changes to files and system registry.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Monitor vital operating system and application files, directories, registry keys, and values to ensure their integrity. - Hypervisor Protection: Safeguard the hypervisor against exploits using cutting-edge hypervisor integrity monitoring technology.
- Streamlined Administration: Reduce administrative burden with automated event tagging that replicates actions for similar events throughout the entire data center.
- Enhanced Security: Strengthen your overall security posture by proactively detecting and addressing any unauthorized changes to files and system components.
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