“We Think the Security Control Is Working” Is No Longer Good Enough

“We Think the Security Control Is Working” Is No Longer Good Enough
Security, risk, and control assessments are no longer enough when boards, customers, and regulators want proof that controls are working right now. The article argues for continuous control monitoring to replace point-in-time checks, using live evidence to keep pace with changing environments and reduce real risk. #NIST #CybersecurityFramework #GRC

Keypoints

  • Point-in-time audits often fail to reflect the real state of controls.
  • Controls drift over time, creating gaps between belief and verified reality.
  • Continuous control monitoring provides live, ongoing evidence of control effectiveness.
  • Automated, comprehensive data is more reliable than manual sampling-based assessments.
  • NIST’s updated framework emphasizes continuous, measurable outcomes over checklist compliance.

Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/we-think-the-security-control-is-working-is-no-longer-good-enough/