Real-time surveillance of unauthorized access to sensitive data and configuration change detection on network devices extended through the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk platform's File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) capabilities.
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of potential threats is crucial. This is where Qualys FIM 4.0 comes into play, offering a comprehensive solution to improve compliance and security.
The latest version of Qualys FIM, in line with PCI DSS 4.0, mandates File Access Monitoring (FAM) and File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) on network devices. This feature allows for efficient filtering of unauthorized access events, using noise-canceling technology, and provides detailed 'who-what-when and where' information for such operations.
One of the key advantages of Qualys FIM 4.0 is its built-in automated incident management and compliance reporting with dynamic dashboards. This feature is designed specifically for PCI DSS 4.0 and other regulations, making it an invaluable tool for organizations aiming to meet these standards.
Gartner research has highlighted that most firewall breaches are caused by misconfiguration. Recognizing this, Qualys FIM includes features that monitor for changes to configuration from a hardened baseline, providing critical visibility and helping to prevent such breaches.
Qualys FIM allows customers to enable FIM capabilities on network devices without installing a new FIM agent, using the same Qualys agent. This means that customers who already use Qualys scanners can easily incorporate FIM into their existing setup, without the need for changes in configurations or providing new credentials.
The comprehensive nature of Qualys FIM is evident in its coverage, which extends to servers, endpoints, network devices, and more. This complete visibility over the networking infrastructure is crucial in detecting any accidental or intentional modifications that may lead to unauthorized access or other related security breaches.
Qualys FIM 4.0 includes real-time File Access Monitoring (FAM), which empowers SOC teams with real-time alerts for access to sensitive data. The system minimizes alert fatigue with noise-canceling FIM, eliminating alerts for trusted users and processes.
In addition, Qualys FIM stores FIM events on their platform for extended data retention, saving operational costs and ensuring full compliance. FIM generates alerts when the integrity of a file is modified, but does not alert for unauthorized access if sensitive data is accessed but not modified.
By complementing FIM 4.0 with FAM, Qualys aims to help organizations meet PCI DSS 4.0 requirements by detecting unauthorized changes and ensuring audit readiness while reducing false alerts from normal log updates. Qualys FIM also helps customers comply with regulatory compliance mandates and frameworks such as PCI DSS 4.0, HIPAA 2023, NERC CIP, GDPR, CCPA, NIST CSF 2.0, NIS2, and many others.
With ready-to-use, fine-tuned profiles for compliance frameworks, Qualys FIM reduces the time spent by analysts on setup and configuration, making it a practical choice for organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
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