Documentation
HECVAT-onprem-v3.0.5
Firewalls, IDS, IPS, and Networking
OFID-04

Question OFID-04

Are you employing any next-generation persistent threat (NGPT) monitoring?

Weight20
High RiskNo
RequiredYes
Compliant AnswerYes

Standard Guidance

EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here

Answering "NO"

Describe your intent to implement NGPT monitoring.

Answering "YES"

Describe your NGPT monitoring strategy.

Reason for Question

This question is primarily focused on the maturity of a vendor's security program. Technologies are rapidly introduced, and the toolsets needed to monitor, manage, and secure them need to keep up. Vendor responses to this question can give an institution insight into the maturity and overall state of a vendor's security and what capabilities may be available in the software/product/service.

Follow-Up Inquiries

Follow-up inquiries for NGPT monitoring will be institution/implementation specific.

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