Comparison of File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) techniques for small business networks

File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) can provide the ability to track changes which have been made to an operating system or software as a result of malicious behavior. For small business environments, the need for these tools is present; however, because of the difficulty of managing such software many businesses may ignore using them. This paper will discuss how a small business should create criteria for comparing file integrity monitoring tools in order to locate the most effective product for their environment.