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Security Monitoring Setup
A guide for setting up security monitoring.
What's included
- Monitoring Strategy
- What to monitor
- Tool selection
- Alert priorities
- Implementation
- Log collection
- Alert configuration
- Dashboard design
- Response procedures
- Operations
- Alert triage
- Investigation procedures
- Escalation process
Best used when
- Building security operations
- Implementing SIEM
- Compliance requirements
- Incident detection improvement
Why this is Gold
You can't protect what you can't see. This guide creates visibility.
The template
The Template
SECURITY MONITORING
Monitoring Coverage Checklist
SECURITY MONITORING CHECKLIST
LOG SOURCES:
☐ Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
☐ Identity provider (SSO)
☐ Application logs
☐ Database activity
☐ Network flows
☐ Endpoint (if applicable)
☐ Email security
CRITICAL EVENTS TO MONITOR:
☐ Authentication failures
☐ Privileged access usage
☐ Data access patterns
☐ Configuration changes
☐ New user creation
☐ Permission changes
☐ After-hours activity
ALERT PRIORITIES:
| Priority | Response Time | Examples |
|----------|---------------|----------|
| Critical | Immediate | Breach indicators |
| High | <1 hour | Suspicious activity |
| Medium | <4 hours | Policy violations |
| Low | <24 hours | Informational |
Alert Configuration Template
ALERT CONFIGURATION
ALERT NAME: _______________
Priority: ☐ Critical ☐ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low
TRIGGER:
Condition: _______________
Threshold: _______________
Time window: _______________
NOTIFICATION:
Channel: _______________
Recipients: _______________
Escalation: _______________
RESPONSE:
Investigation steps:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
False positive criteria: _______________
Security Dashboard Metrics
| Metric | Source | Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Failed logins | IdP | >5/hour/user |
| Privileged access | IAM | Log all |
| Data exports | App | >100 records |
| Config changes | Cloud | Log all |
| New admin users | IdP | Alert all |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Security Monitoring Setup?
A guide for setting up security monitoring.
Who is the Security Monitoring Setup for?
It is built for Cross-Functionals and their teams working on Security & Compliance. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Security Monitoring Setup take to use?
It saves roughly 45+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the playbook to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Security Monitoring Setup free?
Yes. You can read the full playbook and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Security Monitoring Setup?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the playbook to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.