Cloud
Surveillance de l’Accès aux Identifiants
The process of continuously tracking, analyzing, and alerting on access to credentials (passwords, tokens, secrets) in order to detect misuse, unauthorized disclosure, or compromise.
Quick answer: The process of continuously tracking, analyzing, and alerting on access to credentials (passwords, tokens, secrets) in order to detect misuse, unauthorized disclosure, or compromise.
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Quick answer
The process of continuously tracking, analyzing, and alerting on access to credentials (passwords, tokens, secrets) in order to detect misuse, unauthorized disclosure, or compromise.
Why it matters
Surveillance de l’Accès aux Identifiants matters because it supports clear communication in Cloud contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.
Editorial context
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Definition
The process of continuously tracking, analyzing, and alerting on access to credentials (passwords, tokens, secrets) in order to detect misuse, unauthorized disclosure, or compromise.
Operational example
Credential access monitoring triggered an alert when a service account attempted to retrieve multiple API keys outside of normal hours.
Localized term
Surveillance de l’Accès aux Identifiants
Localized example
La surveillance de l’accès aux identifiants a déclenché une alerte lorsqu’un compte de service a tenté de récupérer plusieurs clés API en dehors des heures normales.
Definition language
English reference definition
Source
ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK
Exam relevance
- CISSP
- CompTIA Security+
- CEH
Target audience
- SOC Analysts
- Security Engineers
- Incident Responders
