A.8.15 Logging | ISO 27001 Control

Purpose

To record events and generate evidence for investigation and monitoring.

Implementation Guidance

Enable logging on all critical systems

Centralize log collection and storage

Protect logs from tampering and unauthorized access

Define log retention periods

Review logs regularly for security events

Recommended Tools

AWS CloudTrail

AWS API activity logging service. Essential for compliance and security monitoring.

GCP Cloud Logging

Centralized logging for Google Cloud Platform. Integrates with all GCP services.

Wazuh

Open-source SIEM and XDR platform. Best free option for comprehensive security monitoring.

Datadog

ISO 27001 Services from the Directory

These providers can help you implement A.8.15 and achieve ISO 27001 certification.

Advisera

Provider of ISO 27001 documentation, training, and consultancy services to help businesses achieve compliance.

Anecdotes

Enterprise agentic GRC platform with 230+ integrations and 40+ pre-mapped frameworks for Fortune 500 compliance programs.

Arrow Cyber Advisors

Arrow Cyber Advisors enables organizations to build measurable cybersecurity maturity and resilience. We specialize in governance, risk and compliance advisory, providing clear security direction, maturity benchmarking, and execution support tailored to regulated and high-risk environments.