ISO 27001
ISO 27001 A.8.16: Monitoring Activities Explained
Monitor networks, systems, and applications for anomalous behavior and take appropriate action to evaluate potential information security incidents.
OFFICIAL REFERENCE (PARAPHRASED)
Networks, systems and applications shall be monitored for anomalous behaviour and appropriate actions taken to evaluate potential information security incidents. (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A.8.16)
Last reviewed: June 2026. Not legal or audit advice.
WHAT EVIDENCE SATISFIES THIS
- ✓ Monitoring tool configuration and coverage map
- ✓ Log review schedule and records
- ✓ Incident escalation from monitoring alerts
- ✓ Retention periods for security logs
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