The Audit Logging Policy serves as a crucial governance document for organizations operating in Pakistan, establishing mandatory requirements for tracking and monitoring system activities across information technology infrastructure. This policy has become increasingly important due to the evolving cybersecurity landscape and regulatory requirements, particularly under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 and related Pakistani legislation. The policy outlines specific procedures for capturing, storing, and analyzing audit logs, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements while maintaining international best practices. It addresses key aspects such as log retention periods, access controls, monitoring procedures, and incident response integration, providing a comprehensive framework for maintaining secure and compliant audit trails of system activities.
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1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objectives of the audit logging policy and its applicability across the organization
2. Definitions: Defines technical terms, abbreviations, and key concepts used throughout the policy
3. Legal and Regulatory Framework: Outlines the relevant laws, regulations, and standards that the policy adheres to
4. Roles and Responsibilities: Defines who is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and reviewing audit logging processes
5. Audit Log Requirements: Specifies what events must be logged, including system, security, and user activities
6. Log Collection and Storage: Details how logs should be collected, stored, and protected
7. Log Retention and Disposal: Specifies how long different types of logs must be retained and procedures for secure disposal
8. Log Review and Monitoring: Establishes procedures for regular log review, monitoring, and alert mechanisms
9. Security Controls: Defines security measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of audit logs
10. Incident Response Integration: Describes how audit logs integrate with incident response procedures
11. Compliance and Reporting: Outlines compliance checking procedures and reporting requirements
12. Policy Review and Updates: Specifies the frequency and process for reviewing and updating the policy
1. Cloud Service Provider Requirements: Additional requirements for organizations using cloud services for log storage or processing
2. Financial System Logging: Specific requirements for financial institutions subject to State Bank of Pakistan regulations
3. Third-Party Access Management: Requirements for logging and monitoring third-party access to systems
4. Privacy Requirements: Additional privacy controls for organizations handling sensitive personal data
5. Cross-Border Data Transfers: Requirements for organizations that transfer logs across international borders
6. Real-time Alerting Requirements: Specific requirements for organizations needing immediate notification of critical events
1. Appendix A: Event Logging Matrix: Detailed matrix of events that must be logged for different systems and applications
2. Appendix B: Log Format Standards: Standardized format requirements for different types of logs
3. Appendix C: Retention Schedule: Detailed retention periods for different types of logs
4. Appendix D: Review Checklist: Checklist for periodic log review and audit
5. Appendix E: Technical Configuration Guide: Technical guidelines for configuring logging in different systems
6. Appendix F: Incident Response Integration Procedures: Detailed procedures for using logs in incident response
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