NIST CSF 2.0
Technical

Anomaly & Event Detection Policy Template

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

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Policy objectives and detection program overview.
Operational Baseline Establishment-Normal network and system behavior documentation.
Log Collection Sources-Required log sources: systems, network, applications, cloud.
Alert Thresholds and Correlation Rules-SIEM rule management and tuning process.
Anomaly Analysis and Triage-Investigation and false-positive management.
Event Impact Assessment-Potential impact determination procedures.
Log Retention-Minimum retention periods and storage requirements.

Required Sections

A compliant Anomaly & Event Detection 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 detection program overview.

2

Operational Baseline Establishment

Normal network and system behavior documentation.

3

Log Collection Sources

Required log sources: systems, network, applications, cloud.

4

Alert Thresholds and Correlation Rules

SIEM rule management and tuning process.

5

Anomaly Analysis and Triage

Investigation and false-positive management.

6

Event Impact Assessment

Potential impact determination procedures.

7

Log Retention

Minimum retention periods and storage requirements.

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Policy Details

Framework
NIST CSF 2.0
Category

Technical

Sections

7 total (7 required)

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Access Control Policy

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Security Awareness & Training Policy

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Data Security Policy

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

Continuous Monitoring Policy

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

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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