Tools and Technology Cluster

UAM

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Core BoK™ Definition

User Activity Monitoring (UAM) is the collection and review of user activity data to support security, compliance, investigation, or insider-risk use cases.

Plain-Language Meaning

UAM shows what users do in systems, applications, endpoints, or data environments.

Why it Matters for Insider Risk Exposure

1

Defines a tool category without implying that tooling alone manages insider risk.

2

Helps readers understand where signals or controls may support exposure management.

3

Creates comparison opportunities and internal links to the Tools hub.

Real-World Scenarios / Examples

  • file movement
  • application use
  • web activity
  • command activity

Common Mistakes / Misconceptions

  • Positioning a tool category as a complete program.
  • Publishing proprietary integration or scoring methods.
  • Ignoring governance, privacy, and legal review.

Insider Risk Capability Framework™ (IRCF™) Alignment

Strong alignment with Monitoring, Investigation, and Oversight and Compliance.

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