What is Binary Canary?

Binary Canary is an integrity monitoring and alerting software used to detect unwanted changes to critical files, directories, and system settings. It works by creating a baseline snapshot of a system when it is in a known good state, then continuously monitoring for any changes to those files. If changes are detected, Binary Canary alerts administrators so they can quickly investigate the change.

Some key features of Binary Canary include:

• File integrity monitoring - Monitors files and directories for changes such as additions, modifications, or deletions. Alerts on any change.
• Configuration monitoring - Checks system settings and configuration files for unwanted changes.
• Centralized management - Management server allows easy configuration and monitoring across many systems.
• Alerting and notifications - Email, SMS or custom script notifications to quickly act on malicious or unauthorized changes.
• Endpoint security integration - Integrates with other security tools like anti-virus to correlate events.
• Regulatory compliance - Helps satisfy compliance requirements for integrity monitoring and change control.

Binary Canary provides crucial visibility into changes happening across an IT environment. Its continuous monitoring and alert capabilities allow administrators to spot issues before they turn into breaches or outages. It serves as an integral line of defense in security and integrity management.

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