Logging and Monitoring Policy

This policy establishes guidelines for the implementation and management of logging and monitoring systems across your organization's IT infrastructure. Its purpose is to ensure the detection, recording, and analysis of security events, system activities, and user actions to maintain data security, integrity, and compliance.

Key components:

• Event Logging: Specifies events to be logged, including user activities, system changes, and security incidents.
• Log Content: Defines required information in log entries, such as user IDs, timestamps, and affected resources.
• Log Protection: Outlines measures to safeguard log data from unauthorized access or tampering.
• Retention Periods: Establishes timeframes for storing different types of log data.
• Monitoring Procedures: Details processes for reviewing logs, including frequency and responsible parties.
• System Clock Synchronization: Ensures accurate timestamps across all logging systems.
• Automated Monitoring Tools: Describes systems for log analysis and alerting.
• Compliance and Auditing: Aligns logging practices with legal and regulatory requirements.

This policy applies to all systems, applications, and network devices within our organization that generate or process log data. It aims to enhance our security posture, support forensic investigations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.