Episode 16 – The Endpoint That Stopped Reporting 132 Days Ago | CISA Domain 5: Endpoint Security & Monitoring Integrity

CISA Domain 5: Endpoint Security & Monitoring IntegrityThis episode is part of the CISA Audit Judgment Series — a structured learning path covering Domains 4 and 5, the most heavily tested areas of the CISA exam.In this episode, we review a scenario where an endpoint security agent appears installed and “healthy” according to dashboards — yet the device has not been reported in 132 days. This reveals one of the most critical cybersecurity weaknesses: the illusion of security created by green dashboards and unmonitored tools.You’ll learn:✔ Why endpoint monitoring is critical in CISA Domain 5✔ Why tool installation ≠ control effectiveness✔ How juniors interpret agent failures vs. how leaders assess monitoring breakdowns✔ What evidence auditors must review: reporting logs, configuration, inventory, alerts✔ How to evaluate SOC monitoring maturity and alert thresholds✔ How CISA uses monitoring gaps to test judgment and governance awareness✔ Why stale agents represent high operational and security riskThis episode blends CISA exam reasoning with real audit leadership — the heart of the CyberLex Audit Judgment Series.If you’re preparing for CISA or sharpening your audit judgment,explore the CISA Gold Standard Series by M.G. Vance on Amazon.📘 Amazon link: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX526S3V⁠We don’t just help you pass.We prepare you to become formidable in the field.

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