Description
The Monitoring and Logging SOP defines the procedures for continuously monitoring and logging activities across the organization’s information systems to ensure compliance with ISO 27001:2022 standards. This SOP provides the guidelines for recording and analyzing system activities, user access, and security events to detect and respond to potential security incidents, threats, or non-compliance issues.
A strong monitoring and logging framework is crucial for an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). This SOP outlines the specific monitoring tools, processes, and technologies that should be used to track system activity, such as access logs, error logs, security incidents, and user actions. It also defines the requirements for securely storing and managing logs, ensuring that they are protected from tampering and can be accessed for audits or investigations when needed.
The Monitoring and Logging SOP works in conjunction with other SOPs, such as P-ISMS-009: Physical Security Policy, P-ISMS-004: Information Security Incident Management, and P-ISMS-010: Backup and Recovery, to enhance the organization’s security posture. By actively monitoring activities and maintaining secure logs, the organization can promptly detect suspicious behavior, mitigate potential threats, and maintain compliance with ISO 27001.
This SOP also includes guidelines for ensuring that logs are retained for an appropriate period, reviewed regularly for signs of unauthorized activities, and used as a valuable tool for forensic investigations when incidents occur. By leveraging logging and monitoring, organizations can detect early warning signs of security breaches, ensuring that timely corrective actions are taken to reduce risk exposure.
Additionally, the Monitoring and Logging SOP provides specific requirements for user activity monitoring, ensuring that employee and third-party actions are appropriately tracked. This ensures transparency and accountability for all actions performed within the organization’s information systems.
This procedure is crucial for mitigating the risk of data breaches, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and maintaining a secure ISMS framework. By following this SOP, organizations can ensure that they maintain continuous visibility into their systems and detect any irregularities that may pose security risks or indicate a violation of information security policies.
The following forms are associated to this SOP:
- FORM-ISMS-013-1 – Event Log Record
- FORM-ISMS-013-2 – Log Access Authorization Form
- FORM-ISMS-013-3 – Log Review Summary Report
- FORM-ISMS-013-4 – Monitoring Alert Log
- FORM-ISMS-013-5 – Logging and Monitoring Audit Report
The forms are included in this SOP at no additional cost.
