Capability Build & Validation: Security Monitoring & Detection

Implementation of logging, monitoring, and incident detection capabilities

01

Definition of visibility and detection coverage across the environment

Log sources (systems, applications, cloud, identity)
Critical assets and high-risk activities to monitor
Detection use cases aligned to relevant threats
Integration with existing SOC or operational processes

02

Establishment of centralized monitoring and detection workflows

Log collection, normalization, and retention strategy
Deployment and configuration of SIEM / detection platforms
Development of detection rules and correlation logic
Alerting, triage workflows, and escalation paths
Dashboards and reporting for operational visibility

03

Verification that detection works under realistic conditions

Simulation of attack techniques to test detection coverage
Validation of alert quality (true positives vs noise)
Measurement of detection latency and response readiness
Identification of blind spots in logging or correlation
Iterative tuning of rules and thresholds

04

Supports alignment with

ISO/IEC 27001 (logging, monitoring, incident detection controls)
NIST CSF / NIST SP 800-53 (Detect and Respond functions)
CIS Controls (logging, monitoring, and alerting practices)
MITRE ATT&CK (coverage mapping for detection use cases)
DORA and NIS2 regulatory expectations for incident detection and reporting