At Secfix, we understand the importance of maintaining a strong security posture to protect your organization's data and assets. As part of our commitment to helping you achieve this goal, we have compiled a list of security tools Secfix can check for various categories. Monitoring these tools is essential to minimize risks and maintain compliance with security standards like ISO 27001.
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Security Tools to monitor compliance:
Below, you will find a list of security tools categorized by their function. You might have already implemented some of these tools in the past. If not, the table also includes the potential consequences of not implementing these tools, both for your organization's compliance with ISO 27001 and for Secfix's ability to support your security needs.
Tools Category | Tools | Consequence if Not Implemented |
Mobile Device Management (MDM) |
| All software updates need to be rolled out manually.
Non-compliance Risk: 🚨High risk due to improper maintenance, particularly in remote companies.
Secfix Impact: You can use MDM solutions to roll-out the Secfix agent in your employee laptops. If you don't have an MDM solution, the Secfix agent needs to be installed manually on every employee's laptop. |
End-point Monitoring |
| You need to check each laptop manually every week/day. Track all devices in an Excel sheet to provide audit logs.
Non-compliance Risk: 🚨High risk due to inconsistent logs.
Secfix Impact: Secfix will not be able to monitor employee endpoints devices. |
Antivirus |
| Non-compliance Risk: 🚨 High risk since this is a requirement for ISO 27001.
Secfix Impact: The Secfix agent can check the list of the antivirus shown here. In case you don't have an antivirus, Secfix will not be able to monitor employee endpoints devices. |
Password Manager |
| Non-compliance Risk: 🟡 Medium risk You need to track passwords against complexity requirements manually every month, follow up with employees, and trust employees to use the right passwords. Annually, instruct all employees to update their passwords for all tools. However, you will not have direct control over this process.
Secfix Impact: The Secfix agent can check the list of the password managers shown here. Secfix will not be able to monitor employee password manager installations. |
Ticketing System |
| Non-compliance Risk: 🟡 Medium risk You can also use email to report security issues, which you need to label and/or save every month to keep a record of all security fixes.
Secfix Impact: Secfix will not be able to monitor whether tagged security issues have been resolved on time. |
Background Checks |
| Non-compliance Risk: 🟡 Medium risk Not using Zinc can lead to potential gaps in the verification process and increase the risk of non-compliance.
Secfix Impact: You'll have to manually conduct background checks, which can be time-consuming and less efficient, making it more challenging to maintain compliance and monitor the effectiveness of the background check process. |
In today's fast-paced digital world, implementing robust security tools is crucial for safeguarding your business and maintaining compliance with industry standards, such as ISO 27001. Investing in these tools not only reduces the risk of non-compliance but also streamlines the management of your organization's security infrastructure. Remember, the right security measures not only protect your business but also contribute to a safe and productive work environment 🤝.