Log Management Policy Template
Summary
Defines requirements for generating, collecting, centralizing, retaining, protecting, reviewing, and using logs to support security, operations, compliance, and investigations. Covers log sources, retention, integrity, access restrictions, alerting, responsibilities, and monitoring standards.
Purpose
This policy defines the requirements for the generation, collection, storage, review, and protection of log data to support information security, operational performance, and compliance.
Scope
This policy applies to all systems, applications, services, users, and technologies that generate or manage logs in the organization's environment, including cloud platforms, databases, network devices, endpoints, and third-party systems.
Framework Mapping
Appendix A includes mappings to common security and compliance frameworks for this template.
ISO/IEC 27002:2022
5.7 Logging5.8 Monitoring Activities
SOC 2 TSC
CC7.2: Monitoring for anomaliesCC7.3: Logging of system activity
NIST CSF v2.0
DE.CM-7: Monitoring for unauthorized personnelPR.PT-1: Audit/log records
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
AU-2: Audit EventsAU-6: Audit Review, Analysis, and Reporting
Complete table of contents
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- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Policy Statement
- 3.1 Log Collection and Centralization
- 3.2 Log Retention and Review
- 3.3 Log Integrity and Protection
- 3.4 Logging Standards and Responsibilities
- 3.5 Monitoring and Alerting
- 3.6 Incident Response Integration
- 3.7 Continuous Improvement and Review
- 4. Roles and Responsibilities
- 5. References and Related Policies
- 6. Definitions
- 7. Policy Exceptions
- 8. Compliance and Monitoring
- 9. Policy Review
- Appendix A: Framework Control Mapping
- Appendix B: Revision History
- Appendix C: Approvals
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