PII Monitor
Create a feed to monitor for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) exposed on the web
Overview
The PII Monitor is designed to create a feed to monitor for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) exposed on the web. It's a crucial tool for data protection, compliance, and risk management.
Functionality:
-
Scans various online sources for exposed PII, including social media, forums, dark web, and data breaches.
-
Essential for identifying and mitigating risks associated with exposed personal or sensitive information.
-
Provides alerts and insights when new instances of exposed PII related to your monitoring criteria are detected.
Benefits:
-
Helps in protecting against identity theft, fraud, and other malicious activities that can arise from exposed PII.
-
Supports compliance with data protection regulations by enabling proactive monitoring and response to potential data breaches.
-
Enhances overall cybersecurity posture by identifying and addressing data exposure risks promptly.
How-to Use:
-
Define the specific types of PII you wish to monitor for exposure, such as names, email addresses, or identification numbers.
-
Set up the PII Monitor with these parameters to start tracking for exposed personal information.
-
View events in the Console. Utilize the discoveries to take immediate action on any detected exposure, thereby mitigating potential risks and ensuring data protection.
Creating a PII Monitor
Status
-
Enabled: Activates the monitor.
-
Disabled: Deactivates the monitor.
Monitor Name
- Assign a unique and descriptive name for the monitor.
Use Case
- Select the relevant use case to tailor the monitoring to specific needs, such as Fraud Detection, Insider Threat Detection, Regulatory Compliance, etc.
Tags
- Add relevant tags for categorization and easier searching.
Send Data To
- Choose a destination for the data. Options include specific monitors or a default location.
PII Identifiers
- Define the specific PII elements to be monitored, such as Social Security Numbers, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, etc.
Must Contain
- Specify additional keywords or phrases that must be present in the collected data for it to be relevant.
Must Not Contain
- List keywords or phrases to be excluded from monitoring to filter out irrelevant data.
Purpose
- The primary objective is to identify and alert on the exposure of PII, aiding in the prevention of data breaches and identity theft.
Best Practices
-
Regularly review and update the PII identifiers and filters based on emerging threats and evolving data privacy regulations.
-
Continuously assess the data collected and adjust the monitor settings to refine the monitoring process.
-
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure alignment with data protection laws and policies.
Updated 10 months ago