AU-13 Monitoring for Information Disclosure
Control
Monitor [Assignment: open-source information and/or information sites] [Assignment: frequency] for evidence of unauthorized disclosure of organizational information; and
If an information disclosure is discovered:
Notify [Assignment: personnel or roles] ; and
Take the following additional actions: [Assignment: additional actions].
Discussion
Unauthorized disclosure of information is a form of data leakage. Open-source information includes social networking sites and code-sharing platforms and repositories. Examples of organizational information include personally identifiable information retained by the organization or proprietary information generated by the organization.
Control enhancements (3)
Related controls
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