# 164.308(a)(5)(ii)(C)- Log-in monitoring

- Source: https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000230551-164-308-a-5-ii-c-log-in-monitoring
- Section: [Solutions](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions) › [HIPAA Readiness](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/62000039493) › [Security Rule](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/folders/62000168859)
- Last updated: 2026-05-29
- Publisher: iCompaas, Inc. (https://www.icompaas.com)

**Description:**

  

Organizations prioritize the establishment and implementation of procedures for monitoring login attempts as part of their overarching cybersecurity strategy. This initiative is designed to detect and respond to unauthorized access, potential security threats, and anomalous login behavior. The organization is committed to maintaining the integrity and security of user access by promptly identifying and addressing any discrepancies in login attempts. Comprehensive procedures for monitoring login attempts are developed, outlining the specific steps, tools, and responsibilities involved in the monitoring process. All relevant personnel, including IT administrators and security teams, actively participate in the execution of login monitoring procedures. Detailed documentation of monitored login attempts, discrepancies identified, and actions taken. Regular reporting on login monitoring activities, highlighting trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement. The implementation of these procedures for monitoring login attempts ensures a proactive approach to safeguarding user access, identifying potential security threats, and maintaining a secure operational environment.

  

**Priority**: High

  

**Category**: Login Monitoring and Incident Response

  

**Services Associated with AWS:**

  

N/A (This requirement is typically not specific to cloud services and focuses on internal monitoring processes.)

  

**Services Associated with Azure:**

  

\- N/A (This requirement is typically not specific to cloud services and may apply to internal workforce management systems)

  

**Objective Evidence:**

  

\- Administrative: Documented procedures for monitoring login attempts.

\- Technical: Logs and records of monitored login attempts.

\- Technical: Documentation of discrepancies identified and actions taken.

\- Administrative: Reports on login monitoring activities, including trends and areas for improvement.

**Possible Technology Considerations:**

  

\- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

\- User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA):

\- Multi-factor Authentication (MFA):

\- Automated Incident Response:

  

**What Needs to Be Answered:**

  

\- How effective are the established procedures for monitoring login attempts in identifying discrepancies?

\- How quickly do alerting mechanisms notify designated personnel in the event of suspicious login activities?

\- How effective are incident response procedures in addressing identified discrepancies and mitigating potential risks?

\- How comprehensive is the documentation of monitored login attempts, discrepancies identified, and actions taken?

\- How seamlessly do monitoring tools integrate into the organization's workflows to ensure consistent and effective monitoring?

\- What strategies are in place for continuous improvement of login monitoring procedures based on outcomes and feedback?

## Related compliance guidance

- [HIPAA compliance for SaaS: a practical implementation guide](https://support.icompaas.com/compliance/hipaa): The Security Rule safeguards this readiness item belongs to, with a phased implementation roadmap and the evidence OCR expects.
- [SOC 2 compliance: a practical implementation guide for cloud-native SaaS teams](https://support.icompaas.com/compliance/soc-2-trust-services-criteria): Most healthcare customers ask for a SOC 2 report alongside HIPAA assurances; the two share most technical controls.