The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released new guidance on best practices for event logging and threat detection. This comprehensive resource outlines essential steps for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture by effectively collecting, analyzing, and responding to security events.
The guidance covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Developing an enterprise-approved logging policy: Establishing clear guidelines for log retention, collection, and analysis.
- Centralizing log collection and correlation: Implementing systems to gather and analyze logs from various sources, identifying potential threats and security incidents.
- Maintaining log integrity: Ensuring the security and reliability of log data through secure storage and access controls.
- Developing a detection strategy: Identifying relevant threats and creating strategies to detect and respond to them effectively.
The ACSC collaborated with international partners, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the Netherlands, to develop this guidance.
By following the best practices outlined in this publication, organizations can improve their ability to detect and respond to cyber threats, protecting their valuable assets and data.