Security Monitoring
Security monitoring is the continuous process of collecting, analyzing, and responding to security-related data from IT systems, networks, and applications to detect and mitigate threats. It involves using tools and techniques to identify suspicious activities, vulnerabilities, and potential breaches in real-time or near-real-time. The goal is to maintain visibility into an organization's security posture and enable proactive defense against cyber attacks.
Developers should learn security monitoring to build more secure applications and systems, as it helps identify vulnerabilities, detect intrusions, and comply with regulatory requirements. It is essential in industries like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce where data protection is critical, and for roles involving DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or incident response to ensure operational resilience.