Remote Monitoring
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
The observation of systems, devices, or sites from another location using collected telemetry, logs, alerts, or management agents. In security, remote monitoring enables centralized oversight of distributed assets such as branches, industrial sites, and mobile systems.
In plain English: Watching the status and activity of systems from somewhere else.
Example: "Remote monitoring caught the repeated failed logins at a rural site before local staff even realized anything unusual was happening."