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Security Event

What is Security Event?

An observable occurrence in a system or network that may have security implications, such as a failed login attempt or configuration change.

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Each of these is named in at least one of the same controls as security event. The number is how many controls name both.

What the standards actually require on security event

Requirements naming security event across 6 standards, quoted from the control text.

Cyber security events are analysed in a timely manner to identify cyber security incidents.

ISM-1228 · Cyber security events are analysed in a timely manner to identify cyber security incidents
ISO 27002:20224 controls

Requires a mechanism through which personnel can report security events they have observed or suspect, using appropriate channels and without delay.

iso-27002-2022::6.8 · Information security event reporting

Regulation 11 also requires the database owner to maintain an internal register of every security event, severe or not. The register must record the event, its handling, and corrective measures.

PPL-DSR-EVENT · Security Event Register and Documentation
SOC 23 controls

Evaluates security events to determine whether they could or have resulted in a failure of the entity to meet its objectives (security incidents) and, if so, takes actions to prevent or address such failures

SOC2-CC7.3 · Evaluates security events to determine incident status

Notify the FTC as soon as possible, and no later than 30 days after discovery, of any notification event involving unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted customer information of 500 or more consumers.

GLBA-HE-314.5 · Notification of Security Event
ISO 27001:20222 controls

Give people an easy, timely channel to report observed or suspected security events.

iso-27001-2022::6.8 · Information security event reporting

Questions people ask about security event

What is Security Event?
An observable occurrence in a system or network that may have security implications, such as a failed login attempt or configuration change.
Why is Security Event important for compliance?
Security Event is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding security event helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Security Event?
Security Event appears in the requirement text of Australian Information Security Manual, ISO 27002:2022, Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981), SOC 2, US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule. Across these standards we have identified 25 controls that name it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Security Event?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how security event applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.

See how Security Event applies across compliance frameworks

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.