How does Log Retention affect compliance requirements?

Compliance and best practices framework contain requirements for both cybersecurity and log retention. While there are differences between frameworks, in general at a minimum they require prevention of unauthorized access, protection against malware, vulnerability management, network monitoring, protection against evolving threat protection, and log retention. Field Effect with log retention helps you align with the various cybersecurity related requirements.


Field Effect has a growing library of mapping documents with select compliance and best practices frameworks, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, CIS Controls v8, and others. If interested, please contact support@fieldeffect.com. Note that these will also soon be on the website, and this page will be updated with the links when available.


It's important to consult with compliance professionals and/or your auditors about your specific requirements, as we cannot guarantee compliance.


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