NIST CSF 2.0
Technical

Continuous Monitoring Policy Template

Systems and assets are monitored to identify cybersecurity events and verify protective measure effectiveness. (NIST CSF 2.0: DETECT — DE.CM)

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Policy objectives and systems subject to continuous monitoring.
Monitoring Program Components-Network, endpoint, application, and cloud monitoring.
Monitoring Tools and Technology-Required capabilities and tool configuration standards.
Vulnerability Scanning Schedule-Scanning frequency by asset criticality.
Endpoint Detection and Response-EDR deployment and alert management.
User and Entity Behavior Analytics-Insider threat and compromised credential detection.
Monitoring Program Review-Annual program effectiveness assessment.

Required Sections

A compliant Continuous Monitoring Policy for NIST CSF 2.0 must include the following7 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives and systems subject to continuous monitoring.

2

Monitoring Program Components

Network, endpoint, application, and cloud monitoring.

3

Monitoring Tools and Technology

Required capabilities and tool configuration standards.

4

Vulnerability Scanning Schedule

Scanning frequency by asset criticality.

5

Endpoint Detection and Response

EDR deployment and alert management.

6

User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Insider threat and compromised credential detection.

7

Monitoring Program Review

Annual program effectiveness assessment.

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Policy Details

Framework
NIST CSF 2.0
Category

Technical

Sections

7 total (7 required)

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Other NIST CSF 2.0 Templates

Asset Management Policy

Identifying and managing organizational assets within the context of their relative importance to business objectives. (NIST CSF 2.0: IDENTIFY — ID.AM)

Risk Assessment Policy

Process for understanding cybersecurity risks to assets, systems, and operations to inform risk response decisions. (NIST CSF 2.0: IDENTIFY — ID.RA)

Access Control Policy

Access to assets and associated facilities is limited to authorized users and processes. (NIST CSF 2.0: PROTECT — PR.AA)

Security Awareness & Training Policy

Personnel and partners are provided with cybersecurity awareness education. (NIST CSF 2.0: PROTECT — PR.AT)

Data Security Policy

Data is managed consistent with risk strategy to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (NIST CSF 2.0: PROTECT — PR.DS)

Anomaly & Event Detection Policy

Anomalies and events are detected and their potential impact understood. (NIST CSF 2.0: DETECT — DE.AE)

Incident Response Policy

Responses to detected cybersecurity incidents are managed and executed effectively. (NIST CSF 2.0: RESPOND — RS.MA, RS.AN, RS.CO)

Recovery Planning Policy

Recovery processes ensure restoration of systems or assets affected by cybersecurity incidents. (NIST CSF 2.0: RECOVER — RC.RP)

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