Section 23.226 Single Pane of Glass

Question 1

Single Pane of Glass (SPOG)

Answer 1

Central point of access for security teams

■ Provides access to information, tools, and systems for monitoring, managing, and securing an organization’s IT environment

■ Offers a unified view of the security posture and facilitates informed
decision-making:
● Can quickly and easily access critical information, aiding informed
decision-making

Question 2

Benefits of SPOG

Answer 2

Simplifies security operations management, offering a unified view in detecting and responding to threats

■ Security teams can monitor the environment for suspicious signs like unusual traffic or failed logins

■ Security teams can track the progress of incident response, ensuring that all required steps are taken to resolve an incident

■ A SPOG can improve the efficiency of a security operation center by automating repetitive tasks

■ Improves collaboration and communication within security teams

■ Aids compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements by generating necessary documentation

Question 3

Implementation of SPOG: Can be implemented as software or hardware

Defining Requirements

Mostly software solutions

Answer 3

○ Identify the information, tools, and systems required for effective
security management

○ Specify data types (logs, alerts, reports) and integrate necessary
tools (intrusion detection, incident response)

Question 4

Implementation of SPOG

Identifying and Integrating Data Sources

Answer 4

○ Identify data sources (log servers, intrusion detection systems)
that need integration

○ Use APIs, webhooks, plugins, or connectors to collect and analyze
data from various sources

○ Consider data formats, locations, and integration methods

Question 5

Implementation of SPOG

Customising the Interface

Answer 5

○ Design a user-friendly interface

○ Configure panels and views for displaying data and information

○ Create an organised layout for navigation

Question 6

Implementation of SPOG

Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Documentation

Answer 6

○ Document procedures for using the SPOG

○ Ensure security teams understand how to use the solution

○ Promote consistency and repeatability in security operations
management

Question 7

Implementation of SPOG

Continuous Monitoring and Maintenance

Answer 7

○ Regularly review collected data and make necessary adjustments

○ Ensure the SPOG is properly configured and secured

○ Protect against unauthorised access