Log Capture and Analysis
NIST SP 800-92, titled “Guide to Computer Security Log Management,” provides valuable insights into managing logs effectively within an organization. A log is a record of events or activities that occur within the system. Each entry in a log contains information related to a specific event, providing a chronological and detailed account of actions, transactions, and incidents. Logs are generated by various components of an information system, including security tools, operating systems, applications, and networking equipment.
Logs are collected for several reasons:
- Logs capture and record security-related events, helping organizations monitor for suspicious activities, potential threats, and unauthorized access.
- Logs provide a detailed timeline of events during a security incident, aiding in the investigation, analysis, and mitigation of breaches or attacks. Logs support the correlation of events and the analysis of root causes...
