Stay compliant with FISMA using EventLog Analyzer

What is FISMA compliance?

The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) is a United States federal law that requires federal agencies to develop, document, and implement an agency-wide information security program. FISMA was enacted in 2014 as an update to the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002. FISMA mandates that federal agencies adopt effective information security practices and comply with regulations in order to protect sensitive government information from cyberthreats.

FISMA was developed to ensure appropriate security control such as access controls, data encryption, and network security measures to protect sensitive data. Non-compliance to FISMA might lead to loss of federal funding, reputational damage, and the loss of future contracts.

Who must comply with FISMA?

Federal agencies and organizations that utilize federal government data must adhere to FISMA compliance requirements. This includes contractors, state and local governments, universities, and other institutions that have access to federal information systems. FISMA mandates that federal agencies and federal contractors meet the guidelines set by NIST to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of federal information systems.

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Audit and Accountability (AU)

EventLog Analyzer's file integrity monitoring (FIM) audits changes made to files and folders in real time. The solution thoroughly checks files and folders containing confidential government data and generates instant alerts when critical changes are noticed. For instance, the File Changes audit report provides detailed information on object access, such as who accessed the object, changes made to it, along with the location, date, and time of the event. The solution also helps to document all the steps taken to protect federal government data and stay on top of FISMA audits.

Certification, Accreditation, and Security Assessments (CA)

Continuous log monitoring and regular audits of the organization's internal security framework are primary requirements of FISMA compliance. The CA guideline of FISMA necessitates monitoring of the services and applications running across the network to prevent unapproved installations of services or applications. To fulfill this requirement, EventLog Analyzer provides a Windows Services report that includes specific information about the date and device on which the service was launched. The solution generates real-time alerts upon the start of any unauthorized Windows service.

Contingency Planning (CP)

EventLog Analyzer's predefined Windows backup and restore reports help you identify and restore all the confidential data in a time of crisis. These reports include in-depth details about the backup and restore operations. EventLog Analyzer helps security admins and data protection officers submit final audit review reports with predefined FISMA compliance report templates.

Access Control (AC)

EventLog Analyzer helps monitor Linux and Unix servers, terminal servers, Windows workstations, network devices, and more. The solution also helps prevent unauthorized threat actors from moving around your organization's network to exploit vulnerabilities and escalate privileges. You can generate reports on Unsuccessful User Logons, Successful User Logons and Logoffs, and more. Additionally, it provides comprehensive information on Terminal service sessions, such as details on connection, disconnection, and reconnection, giving you better visibility on the remote access details of your network.

Identification and Authentication (IA)

EventLog Analyzer helps you comply with the IA requirements of FISMA with its individual user action report. Gain a complete picture of a user's actions, like who accessed the information and when it was accessed. Identification and authentication controls ensure that only authorized users can access the federal information system. The solution helps protect confidential federal information from unapproved modifications, security threats, and data breaches.

Continuous security system monitoring

Federal agencies are required to conduct periodic risk assessments to ensure the adequacy of the implemented security controls and policies. Gain granular visibility and real-time insights into information assurance and control adherence. EventLog Analyzer provides detailed reports to help you monitor system changes like Windows software updates and upgrades or changes to critical security applications (for example, anti-malware and other business software).

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