Event logging

A log is a record of events that occurred on a computer system or network device that triggered a notification. The logs are added to a local system file or are forwarded to a centralized log management solution for further processing and analysis. Event logging records what happens in the ICS network. Event logs are a valuable resource for troubleshooting and response practices.

Log management is the process of generating, gathering, transmitting, storing, analyzing, and disposing event logs from disparate sources. At a minimum, the following logs should be centrally collected and stored:

  • Firewall logs
  • Network intrusion detection logs
  • Router and switch logs
  • Operating system logs
  • Application logs

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