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Compliance With ISO 27001 Log Management Requirements. Here is What You Should Know.
The Cyber Security Management Act was announced in 2018 by Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) and took effect the following year. Under the law, companies could face a hefty penalty of up to NT$2 million (US$65,000). A fine of NT$1 million (US$32,500) will be levied if they fail to cooperate with investigations of major incidents.
This follows the government’s commitment to securing corporate and personal information as an imperative to guarantee information security. To mitigate potential threats, organizations and companies have to be highly risk-aware.
Understanding ISO 27001 is where to begin with.
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001, or IEC 27001, is an international standard for managing information security first published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 2005.
ISO/IEC 27001 provides a framework for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and continually improving the Information Security Management System (ISMS) by following the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle. The standard is established based on the principle of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triad:
Confidentiality ensures that information is accessible only to those who are authorized to access it.
Integrity ensures that information is accurate and complete and that it has not been altered in an unauthorized manner.
Availability ensures that information and resources are accessible to authorized users when needed.
Conformity with ISO/IEC 27001 means that an organization or business has incorporated an effective system to manage its data security, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information while being risk-aware and proactive in identifying threats and addressing weaknesses.
Real-Time Log Monitoring is Key to Information Security
Logs refer to a collection of records that document events, actions and transactions occurring within a software application, operating system or network device. They are essential for monitoring, troubleshooting and auditing the behavior and performance of systems.
Put simply, logs keep track of Who did What and When.
Log management is similar to a flight recorder that captures detailed data on flight conditions and cockpit interactions to ensure comprehensive analysis and continuous improvements in aviation safety.
However, log management can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with an enormous amount of data. Take financial services for instance. Over 100GB of logs are generated every single day and how to process such data across different systems and platforms poses a significant challenge. User data and transaction leaks can occur when logs aren’t managed. Effective log management and monitoring help you detect log anomalies and identify potential threats.
Log management can be a major hurdle when it comes to security maintenance, data handling, format conversion, the need for real-time analysis and access control. That’s where digiLogs comes in as an ideal solution to navigating these challenges.
digiLogs: Centralized Log Management Platform
Compliant with the standard requirements listed in ISO 27001:2022 Annex A 8.15, which covers control objectives for managing information security risks, digiLogs encrypts your data to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration and deletion, ensuring integrity and security. It also provides real-time alerting and various analysis tools, helping companies navigate security risks in the digital world.
In conformity with ISO 27001, digiLogs is capable of handling massive data and it can convert log formats from various sources. It features access control that prevents unauthorized access, with a holistic topology that enables effective monitoring of event and action history. With Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) incorporated, you are rid of inefficient management and compromised security. digiLogs also gives you a smooth experience with an intuitive user interface, making it quicker to catch errors and get them fixed once detected.
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