The Security Logging And Monitoring Policy is essential for organizations operating in South Africa to establish and maintain effective security monitoring practices while ensuring compliance with local regulations. This document becomes necessary when organizations need to implement systematic security monitoring, demonstrate regulatory compliance (particularly with POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act), or enhance their security posture. The policy covers critical aspects including log collection, retention periods, monitoring procedures, incident response, and privacy considerations. It is particularly relevant in the context of increasing cyber threats and stringent data protection requirements in South Africa, providing a framework for organizations to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents while maintaining appropriate records for compliance and audit purposes.
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1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objectives of the policy and its application scope within the organization
2. Definitions and Terminology: Defines technical terms, abbreviations, and key concepts used throughout the policy
3. Legal Framework and Compliance: Outlines the relevant legal requirements and compliance obligations, particularly POPIA and other South African regulations
4. Roles and Responsibilities: Defines the roles involved in security logging and monitoring, including Security Team, IT Staff, and Management
5. Logging Requirements: Specifies what must be logged, including system events, user activities, and security incidents
6. Monitoring Procedures: Details the procedures for monitoring logs, including frequency and methodology
7. Log Management: Covers log collection, storage, protection, and retention periods
8. Incident Response and Reporting: Procedures for responding to and reporting security incidents detected through logging
9. Access Control and Privacy: Specifies who has access to logs and how privacy is maintained
10. Review and Audit: Requirements for regular review of logging effectiveness and audit procedures
1. Cloud Service Provider Requirements: Special requirements for cloud-based logging and monitoring, needed if organization uses cloud services
2. Mobile Device Monitoring: Specific provisions for monitoring mobile devices, required if organization has BYOD or mobile device policy
3. Third-Party Integration: Requirements for integrating with third-party security tools and services, needed if using external security services
4. Industry-Specific Requirements: Additional requirements for specific industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare), needed based on industry
5. Remote Working Provisions: Special provisions for monitoring remote workers, needed if organization has remote workers
1. Technical Configuration Standards: Detailed technical specifications for log sources, formats, and retention periods
2. Log Source Inventory: Complete inventory of systems, applications, and devices subject to logging
3. Monitoring Tools and Technologies: List and specifications of approved monitoring tools and technologies
4. Incident Response Procedures: Detailed procedures for handling different types of security incidents
5. Compliance Checklist: Checklist for ensuring compliance with logging and monitoring requirements
6. Log Review Checklist: Standard checklist for periodic log reviews
7. Privacy Impact Assessment: Assessment of privacy implications of logging and monitoring activities
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