A downside to continuous monitoring is that it can be costly and time consuming for organisations to implement. Additionally, the process of monitoring requires significant manpower and resources in order to be effective. Organisations must also keep up with any changes or developments that could affect their security measures, which can require additional costs and resources. Finally, there may be legal considerations regarding what data is collected and how it is used, as well as potential privacy concerns depending on who has access to the data that is being monitored. All of these factors can contribute to making continuous monitoring a costly and demanding endeavor for organizations.