Posture anomaly (PA) is a critical aspect of assessing deviations in resources across the cloud. These anomalies are typically identified using statistical algorithms and security best practices. Saner CSPA, however, uncovers unusual or anomalous data points based on predefined rules and thresholds.
What is Whitelisting and Why is it Useful?
Whitelisting resources enables organizations to exclude certain resources from being flagged as anomalous or non-compliant during evaluations. This feature is particularly useful for resources that are intentionally configured in ways that may trigger alerts but are considered safe and acceptable according to the organization’s security policy.
How does Saner CSPA Handle Whitelisting?
Saner CSPA establishes specific conditions or thresholds derived from domain expertise. It analyzes the dataset and compares each data point against these defined rules, flagging any data point that violates a rule. The scanner is configured to run continuously, day after day, to identify unwanted elements or anomalies within the organization and to either fix or whitelist these anomalies using pre-built response schemes.
The dashboard offers intuitive insights into which anomalies should be whitelisted and what actions should be taken to mitigate non-compliance.
Key Benefits of Whitelisting
- By excluding known resources, organizations can focus on actual risks instead of being distracted by repetitive alerts.
- Effectively balance security and operational requirements while ensuring their cloud environment remains compliant with established policies.
Impact on Anomaly Detection
Whitelisted resources do not appear in anomaly findings and remains visible in the system for monitoring purposes. This approach enhances security posture management while preserving visibility into all cloud resources.
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