: Ensure your FIM strategy covers hybrid workloads and cloud storage (e.g., AWS S3), where configuration drift is a major risk.
: Distinguish between "Approved and Correct," "Approved but Incorrect," "Unexpected but Harmless," and "Unexpected and Harmful" to avoid analyst fatigue.
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) is a security process that validates the integrity of operating systems and application software files. It works by establishing a baseline for critical files and alerting administrators when unauthorized or unexpected changes occur. The Top 10 Best Practices for File Integrity Monitoring
