Guide to Computer Security Log Management

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Special Publication 800-92Guide to Computer Security Log Management Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Karen Kent Murugiah Souppaya Guide TO Computer Security LOG Management Reports on Computer Systems Technology The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) promotes the economy and public welfare by providing technical leadership for the nation s measurement and standards infrastructure. ITL develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of concept implementations, and technical analysis to advance the development and productive use of information technology. ITL s responsibilities include the development of technical, physical, administrative, and Management standards and guidelines for the cost-effective Security and privacy of sensitive unclassified information in Federal Computer systems.

as antivirus software, firewalls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems; operating systems on servers, workstations, and networking equipment; and applications. The number, volume, and variety of computer security logs have increased greatly, which has created the

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