What is the purpose of the Continuous Monitoring strategy?

The purpose of the Continuous Monitoring strategy is to ensure an effective security posture over time. This approach involves implementing ongoing assessments of security controls, vulnerabilities, and threats to maintain an organization's risk management framework. By continuously monitoring the environment, organizations can quickly identify and respond to security incidents or vulnerabilities that may affect their information systems. It allows for timely updates to security measures based on evolving threats, ensuring that security policies remain relevant and effective.

Continuous monitoring not only supports compliance with regulatory requirements but also enhances the overall resilience of an organization's information security program. This strategy emphasizes the importance of being proactive rather than reactive, contributing to a sustained and informed understanding of the organization’s security status.