Security Monitoring - Disclosurely Security

24/7 security operations, threat detection, anomaly detection, security alerts, incident response, and continuous security monitoring for whistleblowing.

Security Monitoring

24/7 security operations, threat detection, and continuous monitoring to protect your whistleblowing platform and sensitive data.

Overview

Security monitoring is critical for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of your whistleblowing platform. Disclosurely operates a comprehensive security monitoring program that combines automated threat detection, human security analysts, and advanced anomaly detection to identify and respond to security incidents before they impact your organization or compromise reporter confidentiality.

Our security monitoring infrastructure operates 24/7/365, continuously analyzing system logs, user behavior patterns, network traffic, and application events to detect suspicious activity. This proactive approach ensures rapid incident detection and response while maintaining compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and regulatory requirements for security oversight.

24/7 Security Operations Center

Continuous Monitoring

Disclosurely's Security Operations Center (SOC) provides round-the-clock monitoring and threat response:

Infrastructure Monitoring:

Real-time server health and performance metrics
Network traffic analysis and anomaly detection
Database query monitoring for suspicious patterns
API endpoint monitoring for unusual activity
Resource utilization and capacity planning
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) detection

Application Monitoring:

User authentication and session tracking
Failed login attempts and brute force detection
Permission escalation attempts
Unauthorized access attempts to restricted data
File upload and download monitoring
Secure messaging activity tracking

Security Event Management:

Centralized log aggregation from all systems
Real-time event correlation and analysis
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform
Automated alert generation for critical events
Integration with threat intelligence feeds
Forensic log preservation for investigations

Incident Response Team

Our dedicated incident response team is available 24/7 to respond to security events:

Response Capabilities:

Immediate threat containment and mitigation
Forensic investigation of security incidents
Communication with affected customers within required timeframes
Coordination with law enforcement when necessary
Post-incident analysis and remediation
Continuous improvement of security controls

Learn more about our comprehensive security approach in the Security Overview documentation.

Threat Detection and Prevention

Automated Threat Detection

Disclosurely employs multiple layers of automated threat detection:

Authentication Threats:

Multiple failed login attempts from single account
Brute force password guessing patterns
Credential stuffing attacks using compromised credentials
Account takeover attempts with unusual login locations
Session hijacking or session fixation attempts
Concurrent sessions from impossible geographic locations

Access Control Violations:

Users attempting to access unassigned cases
Excessive case viewing or data downloads
Access attempts outside normal working hours
Permission escalation attempts
Unauthorized identity access for confidential reports
Suspicious case search patterns

Data Exfiltration Attempts:

Bulk download of case files or evidence
Automated scraping or API abuse
Data access from unfamiliar IP addresses or locations
Unusual data transfer volumes
Screenshots or printing of sensitive documents
Attempts to bypass encryption or access controls

Application Security Threats:

SQL injection attempts in forms or API calls
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attack attempts
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attempts
File upload of malicious content
API rate limiting violations
Unusual user agent strings indicating bots

Behavioral Analytics

Advanced user behavior analytics detect insider threats and compromised accounts:

Normal Behavior Baselines:

Typical login times and locations for each user
Standard case access patterns based on role
Regular communication patterns with reporters
Usual evidence download frequency
Expected session durations
Normal navigation patterns within application

Anomaly Detection:

Access outside normal working hours
Login from unfamiliar locations or devices
Sudden spike in case viewing activity
Access to cases outside assigned categories
Unusual messaging frequency or patterns
Deviation from typical user workflows

Risk Scoring:

Automatic risk score assignment to user sessions
Elevated monitoring for high-risk activities
Adaptive authentication requiring additional verification
Automatic session termination for critical anomalies
Investigation triggers for sustained suspicious behavior

Security Alerting

Real-Time Alerts

Critical security events trigger immediate alerts to relevant stakeholders:

Alert Types:

Critical Alerts (Immediate Response):

Authentication bypass attempts
Unauthorized access to reporter identity data
Bulk data exfiltration detected
System compromise indicators
Database integrity violations
Encryption key access attempts

High Priority Alerts (Response Within 1 Hour):

Multiple failed authentication attempts
Unusual access patterns detected
Permission violations
Suspicious case access
Account lockouts triggered
Malware or virus detection

Medium Priority Alerts (Response Within 24 Hours):

Access review exceptions
Configuration changes requiring approval
Unusual user behavior patterns
Minor policy violations
Security patch availability
Certificate expiration warnings

Alert Distribution

Alerts are distributed through multiple channels for reliability:

Real-time dashboard notifications for administrators
Email alerts to security team and administrators
SMS notifications for critical security events
Integration with incident management platforms
Webhook notifications to external monitoring systems
Mobile app push notifications (Enterprise plan)

Configure alert preferences in your Organization Settings.

Audit Trail and Compliance Monitoring

Comprehensive Activity Logging

Every action in Disclosurely is logged to an immutable audit trail that records:

User Activity:

Login and logout events with timestamps
Case viewing and editing actions
Evidence downloads and uploads
Secure message exchanges
Permission changes and role assignments
Configuration modifications

System Activity:

Automated processes and scheduled tasks
Backup and restore operations
Security control changes
Integration activity with external systems
API usage and authentication
System maintenance events

Compliance Events:

Report submission and acknowledgment
Investigation milestone achievements
Regulatory deadline tracking
Data retention policy enforcement
Privacy rights requests and fulfillment
Breach notification triggers

Compliance Monitoring

Automated monitoring ensures ongoing compliance with whistleblowing regulations:

EU Whistleblowing Directive Monitoring:

7-day acknowledgment deadline tracking
3-month feedback deadline monitoring
Alerts for approaching deadlines
Automatic escalation for overdue cases
Compliance dashboard with real-time status
Audit-ready compliance reports

GDPR and Privacy Compliance:

Data subject rights request tracking
Personal data access logging
Consent management monitoring
Data retention policy enforcement
Cross-border data transfer logging
Privacy impact assessment reminders

SOX and Financial Compliance:

Financial misconduct case prioritization
Audit committee notification automation
Quarterly compliance reporting
Access control effectiveness monitoring
Fraud detection pattern analysis
Regulatory filing deadline tracking

Security Reporting and Analytics

Security Dashboards

Real-time security dashboards provide visibility into your security posture:

Administrator Security Dashboard:

Active security alerts and incidents
Failed authentication attempts chart
User access patterns visualization
Suspicious activity timeline
Case access heatmap
Compliance status indicators

Metrics Tracked:

Total security events by severity
Mean time to detect (MTTD) security incidents
Mean time to respond (MTTR) to incidents
Failed authentication rate
Unauthorized access attempts
Compliance deadline adherence rate

Security Reports

Scheduled and on-demand security reports for stakeholders:

Available Reports:

Monthly security operations summary
Quarterly access review reports
Annual security assessment
Incident response activity reports
Compliance monitoring reports
User activity analysis reports
Threat intelligence briefings
Penetration test results (annual)

Custom Reports:

Filter by date range, user, or event type
Export to PDF, CSV, or Excel formats
Schedule automated delivery
Configure recipient lists
Customize branding and formatting

Best Practices for Security Monitoring

For Administrators

Review security dashboard daily for unusual activity
Respond promptly to security alerts
Investigate anomalies even if they seem minor
Conduct quarterly access reviews using security reports
Monitor compliance deadlines to avoid violations
Keep contact information current for alert delivery
Document security incidents and response actions
Regularly update security policies based on trends

For All Users

Report any suspicious activity immediately
Don't ignore security warnings or alerts
Verify unexpected password reset requests
Report if you notice unfamiliar device sessions
Contact support if account behavior seems unusual
Be aware of social engineering attempts
Follow security awareness training recommendations
Use secure networks and devices for access

Incident Reporting

If you suspect a security issue:

Report Immediately:

Email: security@disclosurely.com
Support ticket: Dashboard > Support > Security Issue
Phone: Use emergency contact for critical issues

Include:

Description of what you observed
Date and time of the incident
Affected accounts or cases (if known)
Any error messages or unusual behavior
Your assessment of potential impact

Response Timeline:

Critical issues: Acknowledged within 1 hour
High priority: Acknowledged within 4 hours
Medium priority: Acknowledged within 24 hours
Regular updates until resolution
Post-incident report provided

Security Overview - Comprehensive security architecture
Access Control - User permissions and role management
Audit Trail - Complete activity logging
Best Practices - Security recommendations